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X291 DBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,291 mi
Last recorded190,291 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 190,291 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

o/s front tyre worn on edges

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 20 Jul 2011 190,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear tyres low on tread

o/s front tyre worn on edges

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 175,765 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 175,534 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 165,301 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 157,080 miles

FRONT WIPERS POOR

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

SRS LIGHT ON O/S/F WING DAMAGED N/S/F WING DAMAGED

Pass 27 Jul 2007 140,697 miles

SRS LIGHT ON †O/S/F WING DAMAGED †O/S/R WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED †N/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 29 Jul 2006 121,277 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber close to splitting

o/s rear wheel rim slight damage

o/s repeater on door mirror only 1 led working

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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X291 DBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 X291 DBD, 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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X291 DBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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