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X501 DUY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

277,870 mi
Last recorded277,870 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 DUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 277,870 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted and the time of test smell of fuel cant see no leaks

Fail 4 Dec 2015 277,869 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside front (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted and the time of test smell of fuel cant see no leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2015 273,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 256,748 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 242,391 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 242,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 227,742 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 210,867 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 190,874 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 174,196 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 159,005 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 158,676 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 146,645 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 139,018 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 112,235 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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X501 DUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X501 DUY, 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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X501 DUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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