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X54 DAP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,706 mi
Last recorded179,706 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX54 DAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 179,706 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 163,331 miles

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

osf fog lamp inoperative

Fail 19 Jul 2011 163,331 miles

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

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

osf fog lamp inoperative

Fail 1 Jul 2010 152,257 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all brake discs worn

no osf fog lamp operation

rear exhaust box heatshield broken off floor laying on rear box

rear tyres 2 mm in middle of tread

Pass 1 Jul 2010 152,257 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all brake discs worn

no osf fog lamp operation

rear exhaust box heatshield broken off floor laying on rear box

rear tyres 2 mm in middle of tread

Pass 8 May 2009 134,644 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 134,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

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

ns mirror loose

Fail 8 Apr 2008 115,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres low inner edges(below i.6 mm)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 115,827 miles

rear tyres low inner edges(below i.6 mm)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 93,623 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust box held up with wire.rear reg pl;ate faded,

Fail 9 Jan 2007 93,623 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust box held up with wire.rear reg pl;ate faded,

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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X54 DAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X54 DAP, 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 X54 DAP registered?

X54 DAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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