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X287 DBN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,769 mi
Last recorded169,769 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX287 DBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 169,769 miles

offside rear light lense damaged/front and rear wheel arches corroded/offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2012 166,666 miles

washers leaking/nearside rear light lense broken/wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 164,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wheel arches corroded/washer bottle leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2011 164,053 miles

wheel arches corroded/washer bottle leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2010 160,630 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges/offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2010 160,154 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 155,873 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 152,288 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 152,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 148,202 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 148,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 137,551 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 137,551 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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X287 DBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X287 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 X287 DBN registered?

X287 DBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X287 DBN safe to buy?

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