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X897 DLG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,549 mi
Last recorded139,549 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 DLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 139,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake service

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

unable to fully inspect coil springs

Fail 13 Sep 2010 139,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake service

near side front tyre bald on inner edge

unable to fully inspect coil springs

Pass 29 Sep 2009 130,350 miles

all wheel arches starting to corrode

both front tyres wearing unevenly

brake fluid slightly low

front to rear brake pipes above rear subframe corroded

n/s hand brake reading low?

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall also slightly weakend

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Sep 2009 130,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all wheel arches starting to corrode

both front tyres wearing unevenly

brake fluid slightly low

front to rear brake pipes above rear subframe corroded

n/s hand brake reading low?

screw in n/s/r tyre

slight cut in n/s/f inner tyre wall also slightly weakend

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2008 114,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 112,940 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 98,699 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2006 98,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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X897 DLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X897 DLG, 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 X897 DLG registered?

X897 DLG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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