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W172 GOX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,791 mi
Last recorded118,791 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 GOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 118,791 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front exhaust bracket broken

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,400 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2015 117,674 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

rear tyres badly perished

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,464 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Mar 2013 115,775 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2012 114,388 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 112,753 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 111,376 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,376 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 109,508 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 107,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front seat belt stalk twisted.

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Small chip's to windscreen.

Tyres starting to wear on edges.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 107,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front seat belt stalk twisted.

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Small chip's to windscreen.

Tyres starting to wear on edges.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 103,986 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 103,293 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 103,293 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W172 GOX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W172 GOX, 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 W172 GOX registered?

W172 GOX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 August 2000.

Is W172 GOX safe to buy?

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