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X493 DJA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,434 mi
Last recorded126,434 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 DJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 126,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 126,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 124,581 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 120,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 120,921 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 112,002 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 109,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 103,161 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 103,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 97,141 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 97,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 90,203 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 90,198 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2007 81,693 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 81,693 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 73,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 64,755 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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X493 DJA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,597cc petrol 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 X493 DJA, 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 X493 DJA registered?

X493 DJA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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