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X486 DLD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,435 mi
Last recorded169,435 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX486 DLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 169,435 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 162,946 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 162,946 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 153,476 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 153,476 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 144,034 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 141,079 miles

Corrosion to boot floor pan just outside of prescribed areas

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding.

nearside front tyre low, wearing bold on inner edge.

nearside rear inner sil corroding.

rear chassis rails corroding at subframe front mountings.

rear wheel arches corroding.

Fail 28 May 2015 141,079 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding.

nearside front tyre low, wearing bold on inner edge.

nearside rear inner sil corroding.

rear chassis rails corroding at subframe front mountings.

rear wheel arches corroding.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 135,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear prop shaft rubbers starting deteriorate

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Fail 8 Jul 2014 135,981 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear prop shaft rubbers starting deteriorate

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2013 129,775 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 123,725 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 123,724 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 12 Jul 2011 115,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

different pattern tyres on rear axle

Fail 12 Jul 2011 115,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

different pattern tyres on rear axle

Pass 2 Jul 2010 106,927 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 106,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 99,258 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 99,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 89,428 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,647 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 66,049 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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X486 DLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X486 DLD, 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 X486 DLD registered?

X486 DLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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