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X905 DAB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,247 mi
Last recorded67,247 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX905 DAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 65,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit to rear flexi x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 63,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit to rear flexi x 2 , corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Very hazy (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 63,399 miles

all sill covers and undr trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,708 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,085 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 60,362 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,895 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 53,950 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 53,950 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,416 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 53,416 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,270 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 52,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,768 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,892 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 43,404 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,426 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,672 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 40,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,072 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 35,563 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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X905 DAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X905 DAB, 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 X905 DAB registered?

X905 DAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 November 2000.

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