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X271 DBN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,574 mi
Last recorded146,574 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 DBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 146,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 146,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 137,000 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

headlight lenses faded

nearside front jacking point corroded

nearside front tyre edges worn

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 22 Sep 2017 136,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

exhaust heat shield insecure

headlight lenses faded

nearside front jacking point corroded

nearside front tyre edges worn

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front floor has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

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

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

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

Offside Front floor has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 119,382 miles

Centre Exhaust started to deteriorate

Fuel pipe surface corroded

Offside Door mirror started to deteriorate

Offside Front exhaust mounting insecure

both front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 119,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust started to deteriorate

Fuel pipe surface corroded

Offside Door mirror started to deteriorate

Offside Front exhaust mounting insecure

both front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 113,098 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

Centre exhaust started to deteriorate

Fuel line surface corroded

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes surface corroded

Right hand front road spring top mounting,starting to corrode at edges.

Slight play in offside front top ball joint

Fail 24 Sep 2014 113,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear brake pipes surface corroded

Centre exhaust started to deteriorate

Fuel line surface corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside and Offside rear brake pipes surface corroded

Slight play in offside front top ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2013 106,988 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 101,409 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion showing on remaining brake pipes.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 99,669 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,242 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 89,242 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 78,308 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 78,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,691 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 53,818 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 42,248 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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X271 DBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X271 DBN, 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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X271 DBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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