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X552 DTA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

225,152 mi
Last recorded225,152 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 DTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 225,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 218,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 211,465 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 211,465 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 206,862 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 192,077 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some under body surface corrosion at rear

Fail 24 Oct 2013 174,308 miles

Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper poor

Pass 24 Oct 2013 174,308 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper poor

Pass 5 Oct 2012 161,519 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

some very small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2011 152,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs rusty on inner face

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2011 152,458 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs rusty on inner face

Oil leak

front tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 142,049 miles

advise that rear exhaust section outer case corroded,small chip to windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2009 128,882 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 116,161 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 116,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 101,604 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 91,741 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 91,737 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front disks and pads getting low advise front tyres also getting low ehaust system baffles noisey

Fail 4 Nov 2005 74,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 74,429 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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X552 DTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X552 DTA, 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 X552 DTA registered?

X552 DTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 November 2000.

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