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X728 DRP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,245 mi
Last recorded171,245 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 DRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 171,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 163,671 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 144,577 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 139,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes coated with grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under trays and engine

Pass 21 Oct 2014 133,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 128,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 120,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 120,287 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 109,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both front brake disc's lipped

both rear brake disc's slight pitting

nearside front tyres worn on inner edge and has a small flatspot on inner tread but still legal

Pass 9 Oct 2010 97,943 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 87,909 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 78,487 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 78,412 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 66,318 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 56,149 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 45,829 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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X728 DRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 X728 DRP, 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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X728 DRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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