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X506 DJA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,225 mi
Last recorded138,225 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX506 DJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 123,308 miles

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

corrosion to both rear wheel archs

Pass 23 Oct 2013 119,187 miles

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

both front wheel arches corroding

both rear chasses legs corroded near sub-frame mounts

n/s/r rose joint ( hub to lower suspension arm ) has some play

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/r rose joint ( hub to lower suspension arm ) has some play

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2013 119,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front wheel arches corroding

both rear chasses legs corroded near sub-frame mounts

n/s/r rose joint ( hub to lower suspension arm ) has some play

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/r rose joint ( hub to lower suspension arm ) has some play

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2012 117,740 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning light on

front number plate starting to dis-colour

n/s/f lower shocker bush has some play

n/s/f tyre side walls have fair amount of damage, But on cords exposed (Advise attention)

n/s/r and o/s/r flexi brake hoses starting to perish

o/s/f front section of exhaust to centre section joint has slight blow

o/s/f wheel bearing has some play

o/s/f wing corroding

o/s/r light lens has slight damage and is repaired with tape

Pass 23 Oct 2012 117,740 miles

engine management warning light on

front number plate starting to dis-colour

n/s/f lower shocker bush has some play

n/s/f tyre side walls have fair amount of damage, But on cords exposed (Advise attention)

n/s/r and o/s/r flexi brake hoses starting to perish

o/s/f front section of exhaust to centre section joint has slight blow

o/s/f wheel bearing has some play

o/s/f wing corroding

o/s/r light lens has slight damage and is repaired with tape

Fail 27 Oct 2011 116,167 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses, cracking/perishing.

Engine management light on.

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

O/s exhaust front pipe blowing, advise attention.

O/s/r light unit damaged and repaired with tape.

Play in n/s/f lower shock absorber bush, advise attention.

Play in o/s/f anti roll bar link.

Rear indicator bulbs showing fair amount of white light.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 116,167 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses, cracking/perishing.

Engine management light on.

O/s exhaust front pipe blowing, advise attention.

O/s/r light unit damaged and repaired with tape.

Play in n/s/f lower shock absorber bush, advise attention.

Play in o/s/f anti roll bar link.

Rear indicator bulbs showing fair amount of white light.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,747 miles

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 13 Oct 2010 113,743 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Oct 2009 111,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

near side rear side lights dimmer than off side

Fail 13 Oct 2009 111,261 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to legal limit

near side rear side lights dimmer than off side

Pass 28 Oct 2008 105,496 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 98,987 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 90,839 miles

Both front tyres have low tread depth.

Fair amount of play in o/s/f anti roll bar link.

N/s/f lower swivel joint has play.

N/s/f tyre has side wall damage, advise attention.

O/s/f lower swivel joint has fair amount of play, advise attention.

O/s/r light lens repaired by tape.

Rear pads low, advise attention.

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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X506 DJA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X506 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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X506 DJA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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