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X829 DCY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,578 mi
Last recorded138,578 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX829 DCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 138,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine damp with fuel no leak found at time of test

nsf jacking point corroded not prescrided area

nsr floor corroded not prescriced area

rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Apr 2014 128,105 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 128,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 108,287 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 108,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,348 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 99,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 93,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,756 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 86,746 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 72,999 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 58,276 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 58,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 45,559 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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X829 DCY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X829 DCY, 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 X829 DCY registered?

X829 DCY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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