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X452 DBA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,681 mi
Last recorded181,681 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX452 DBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 181,681 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 170,410 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2013 170,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 166,357 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 160,170 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 149,035 miles

evidence of blue smoke during mot (passed emissions at time of test)

front coil springs surface rust

full plastic under tray fitted unable to inspect front of vehicle

rear subframe & suspension arms surface rust

rear tyres worn on edges 2.5mm

Pass 12 Dec 2008 140,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2008 140,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 129,881 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 129,756 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 118,139 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 101,132 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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X452 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 X452 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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What year was X452 DBA registered?

X452 DBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X452 DBA safe to buy?

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