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X78 DAP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,756 mi
Last recorded131,756 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 DAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 131,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 127,065 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 121,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 114,829 miles

THIS VEHICLE WAS TESTED AS PRESENTED WITH 4 PASSENGER SEATS AVAILABLE FOR TEST

Fail 27 Sep 2010 114,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

THIS VEHICLE WAS TESTED AS PRESENTED WITH 4 PASSENGER SEATS AVAILABLE FOR TEST

Pass 19 Aug 2009 107,637 miles

Engine managment lamp staying on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 107,637 miles

Engine managment lamp staying on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 105,784 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 98,894 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 91,396 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 87,613 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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X78 DAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X78 DAP, 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 X78 DAP registered?

X78 DAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X78 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X78 DAP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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