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X443 DBA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,075 mi
Last recorded79,075 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX443 DBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 79,075 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2014 79,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cut to nearside front tyre

engine smokey

nearside and offside rear brake calipers corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 78,958 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut to nearside front tyre

nearside and offside rear brake calipers corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,975 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 75,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,217 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,166 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 161,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 15,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 131,800 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 110,330 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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X443 DBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X443 DBA, 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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X443 DBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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