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X223 DKV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,539 mi
Last recorded160,539 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 DKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 160,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 157,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 154,939 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 154,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear tyre wearing thin 2.mm

Pass 20 Aug 2010 149,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 149,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side front tyre wearing thin both edges

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 8 Aug 2009 142,287 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 142,287 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 128,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 20 Aug 2007 110,928 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 95,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 81,022 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 80,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

rear indicator bulbs whitening

rear tyres worn low

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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X223 DKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X223 DKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X223 DKV registered?

X223 DKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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