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X243 DKV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,098 mi
Last recorded131,098 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 DKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 131,098 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded/holed outside pescribed area

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 122,575 miles

Nearside Front jacking point excessively rusted

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

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

sill covers fitted full inspection of sills can not be done

Fail 10 May 2016 122,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded towards rear in clamps (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer small cuts on tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Front jacking point excessively rusted

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Front tyre getting worn from outer edge

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

Pass 12 May 2015 111,936 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf outer sill holed and corroded but not near 30cm of mounting points

Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2014 101,241 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,534 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 83,330 miles

SRS light on

Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

srs warning light on

Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,980 miles

srs warning light on

Pass 10 Aug 2009 66,272 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 66,243 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,615 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 61,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre excessivly wor around inner and outer edges due to under inflation

Pass 16 Aug 2007 57,780 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 57,769 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 52,579 miles

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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X243 DKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X243 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 X243 DKV registered?

X243 DKV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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