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X462 DET

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

224,380 mi
Last recorded224,380 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX462 DET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 224,380 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2016 224,380 miles

Braking system leaking Front to rear brake pipe on joint (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge and tread low (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 215,321 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 215,301 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 197,505 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 197,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 182,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 182,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 163,387 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 141,475 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 120,933 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 100,053 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 80,959 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,140 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 63,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,228 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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X462 DET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X462 DET, 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 X462 DET registered?

X462 DET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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