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X279 DBN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,489 mi
Last recorded150,489 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 DBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 150,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 150,489 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2011 138,507 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 138,507 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion next to n/s/f spring mounting

n/s/r brake disc rusty

oil and water leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2009 136,944 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 124,482 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 108,655 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 95,265 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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X279 DBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X279 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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What year was X279 DBN registered?

X279 DBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X279 DBN safe to buy?

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