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X48 DMC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,757 mi
Last recorded127,757 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 127,757 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 124,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 124,956 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 120,667 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 120,667 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 114,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 114,723 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 100,289 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 94,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 94,822 miles

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

Inner Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 82,919 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn low on edges.

Nearside rear tyre running low on air and is worn low on edges.

Rear rubber propshaft coupling is starting to split.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 74,101 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 74,100 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight fluid leaks from rear shockabsorbers?

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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X48 DMC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X48 DMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X48 DMC?

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What year was X48 DMC registered?

X48 DMC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X48 DMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X48 DMC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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