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X778 DRP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,687 mi
Last recorded195,687 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 DRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 195,687 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2017 195,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 192,144 miles

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

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

all tyres are wearing at the inside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 187,710 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front,should replace. (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front and rear shock absorber/s negligible damping effect.

bothside front brake disc,s inner face worn thin.

bothside front brake pad,s inner face worn very thin should replace.

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined.

nearside front to rear brake pipe sprayed over,can not check for corrosion.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 182,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 294,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot inexcessible

outer sills covered

Pass 12 Sep 2013 280,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2012 253,235 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 145,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

park pedal pad missing

Pass 19 Aug 2010 142,382 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 142,382 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 133,796 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 133,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 124,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 121,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 11,258 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 112,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2007 109,637 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 95,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 79,775 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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X778 DRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X778 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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X778 DRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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