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V453 GTD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,104 mi
Last recorded178,104 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 GTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 178,104 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 178,104 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 174,582 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 168,207 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 162,756 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 162,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 156,239 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 148,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 138,122 miles

both anti roll bar drop links @ front have play

both rear wheel arches corroded ( no sharp edge)

exhaust system @ rear has some corrosion

metal brake pipes @ n/s+o/s rear corroded

metal brake pipes @ o/s + n/s front corroded

metal self levelling pipes running front to rear corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 130,878 miles

1/ Nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit. 2/ offside front tyre worn close to legal limit. 3/ both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 118,630 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 108,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 108,077 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 97,992 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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V453 GTD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V453 GTD, 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 V453 GTD registered?

V453 GTD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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