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DF52DXL
2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2685cc
General Information
- Registration DF52DXL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model E
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2685cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
20 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,163 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
20 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 120,161 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,488 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,964 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,002 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,002 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
5 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,443 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021 22 Jun 20262 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
30 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 107,602 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,837 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,376 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
31 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,771 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes worn (2.7.4)
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,249 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2016 22 Jun 202627 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
20 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,977 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2015 22 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,361 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014 22 Jun 20261 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 92,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
22 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,492 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 22 Jun 202621 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 90,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,010 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 22 Jun 202627 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,367 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,184 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,834 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2009 22 Jun 202625 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,825 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2008 22 Jun 202626 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,201 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2007 22 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF52DXL was registered on 2002-09-19
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