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X748 DTA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,692 mi
Last recorded144,692 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 DTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 144,692 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear chassis rusty

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 144,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear chassis rusty

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 142,813 miles

Offside Rear chassis rusty

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

handbrake only 17%

Fail 15 Aug 2016 142,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear chassis rusty

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

handbrake only 17%

Pass 20 Oct 2014 135,756 miles

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 126,335 miles

play in steering rack inner joint offside

Pass 26 Oct 2012 119,629 miles

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

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 31 Oct 2011 112,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 107,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Oct 2008 86,543 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,137 miles

very slight play in front suspension bottam swivels

Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,567 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

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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X748 DTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X748 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 X748 DTA registered?

X748 DTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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