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X781 DLA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

345,442 mi
Last recorded345,442 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX781 DLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 345,442 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 345,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 202,844 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 187,248 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 173,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 168,628 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 168,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 21 Apr 2006 154,670 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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X781 DLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X781 DLA, 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 X781 DLA registered?

X781 DLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X781 DLA safe to buy?

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