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V478 HGS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,066 mi
Last recorded82,066 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 HGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 82,066 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Right to left over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (Multiple light source)

Offside Front Headlamp glass covered in paint overspray

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,697 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers/under trays fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 81,490 miles

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

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

engine cover/under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 80,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear floor signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside & offside front jacking points signs of corrosion

under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 80,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear floor signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside & offside front jacking points signs of corrosion

under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,922 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 77,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 75,800 miles

near side rear tyre wall slight damage

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,772 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,185 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to perish and worn on outside edge.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 72,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to perish and worn on outside edge.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,515 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,727 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 68,173 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 66,235 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,283 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 62,551 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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V478 HGS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V478 HGS, 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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V478 HGS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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