MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,066 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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)
near side rear tyre wall slight damage
n/s/f tyre starting to perish and worn on outside edge.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f tyre starting to perish and worn on outside edge.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was V478 HGS registered?
V478 HGS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 January 2000.
Is V478 HGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for V478 HGS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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