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X506 DUY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,199 mi
Last recorded177,199 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX506 DUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 177,199 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 177,199 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 171,234 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2015 171,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2014 164,639 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2014 164,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 159,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 159,193 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 152,570 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 152,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 145,852 miles

chips in screen

nearside rear tyre worn down to 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn close to 2mm

Pass 27 Sep 2010 132,631 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 123,544 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 115,325 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 104,223 miles

SCREW IN OSR TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN

UNEVEN WEAR TO FRONT TYRES

Pass 26 Sep 2006 89,326 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 77,731 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 77,731 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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X506 DUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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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What year was X506 DUY registered?

X506 DUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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