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X986 DRP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,005 mi
Last recorded162,005 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX986 DRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 162,005 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 155,309 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 149,319 miles

front n.o. plate deteriorated

o/s washer spitting water

Fail 15 Sep 2010 149,319 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s washer spitting water

Pass 10 Aug 2009 137,781 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 137,781 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 129,748 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 119,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 119,467 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 107,346 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 95,938 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2005 95,938 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

OFFSIDE REAR PARK BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2004 83,075 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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X986 DRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X986 DRP, 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 X986 DRP registered?

X986 DRP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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