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X851 DEP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,302 mi
Last recorded151,302 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX851 DEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 151,302 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

all jacking point mountings missing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 151,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

all jacking point mountings missing

Fail 23 Aug 2013 140,530 miles

0/s/f fog light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r suspension weak

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 140,530 miles

0/s/f fog light not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r suspension weak

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 129,395 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 118,203 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r sills slight damage

Fail 5 Oct 2011 118,203 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r sills slight damage

Fail 4 May 2011 107,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 107,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 91,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 88,277 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,647 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 83,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 70,940 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 64,424 miles

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

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

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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X851 DEP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X851 DEP, 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 X851 DEP registered?

X851 DEP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X851 DEP safe to buy?

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