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X705 DVV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

253,547 mi
Last recorded253,547 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 253,547 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 188,244 miles

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

parkbrake adjustment

rear tyres worn low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wiper blade worn

Fail 19 Aug 2014 188,244 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

parkbrake adjustment

rear tyres worn low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Aug 2013 176,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slight distortion

headlamp patterns poor

main and rear suspension pipes corroded

main brake pipes corroded

right front wheel rim slight buckle

slight play in front suspension

Fail 14 Aug 2013 176,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front brake discs slight distortion

headlamp patterns poor

main and rear suspension pipes corroded

main brake pipes corroded

no1 and no6 injectors blowing

rear brake pads worn

right front wheel rim slight buckle

slight play in front suspension

Pass 14 Aug 2012 167,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front & nearside rear tyres worn down on inner edges

cracks on nearside front tyre inner side wall

large crack in nearside front windscreen

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 156,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2010 145,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 17 Jul 2009 135,144 miles

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

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

Heavy wear to edges of both rear tyres

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

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

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

Very heavy wear to edges of both front tyres

Wall damage to both nearside tyres

Pass 4 Aug 2008 124,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 114,399 miles

both sides rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 29 May 2007 109,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s stop light dim.

plastic covers fitted over sills,not inspected.

Pass 31 May 2006 74,297 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 68,297 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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X705 DVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X705 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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What year was X705 DVV registered?

X705 DVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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