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232 GBH

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,334 mi
Last recorded144,334 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration232 GBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 144,334 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Rear exhaust mount on back box broken

Pass 25 Sep 2014 134,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount broken

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

Rear tyres on 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 134,609 miles

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

Rear tyres on 3mm

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust mount broken

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 115,478 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 115,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 95,219 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 77,804 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 66,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 66,672 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,646 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 53,646 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2008 30,438 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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232 GBH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,443 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 232 GBH, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 232 GBH registered?

232 GBH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is 232 GBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 232 GBH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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