MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (2.5.A.3c)
Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides. (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides. (2.7.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (2.5.A.3c)
Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both sides. (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides. (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides. (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre exhaust section deteriating
Rear metal fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust section deteriating
Rear metal fuel pipes corroded
Both rear brake disc's rusty and glazed.
Both rear tyres have heavy wear to inner edges, advise replacement soon.
Exhaust system very corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake disc's rusty and glazed.
Both rear tyres have heavy wear to inner edges, advise replacement soon.
Exhaust system very corroded.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
RADIATOR LEAKING COOLANT
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosen on and around rear perscribed areas
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
bonnet lever broken
both rear tyres 3mm and 5yrs old
Offside mirror secured with the aid of gaffer tape
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
n/s/r fog lamp not working n/s/f fog lamp not working
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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X701 DVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 X701 DVV, 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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X701 DVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 November 2000.
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