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X701 DVV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,181 mi
Last recorded148,181 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX701 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 148,181 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 148,177 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 146,170 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jan 2017 146,170 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 143,041 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriating

Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 143,041 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 141,783 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 141,783 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 141,775 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 141,769 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 139,560 miles

Offside mirror secured with the aid of gaffer tape

Fail 18 Jul 2012 139,553 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 136,571 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 136,560 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 134,611 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 134,607 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 128,659 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 124,205 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 124,205 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 108,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 108,451 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 93,789 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 76,558 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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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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