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W248 GKU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,694 mi
Last recorded170,694 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 170,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by wish bone (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by wish bone (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 165,463 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 159,820 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 159,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 151,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 144,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 139,349 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 139,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 133,576 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 127,066 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 120,045 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 111,055 miles

Front crossmember has corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 111,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front crossmember has corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 97,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 84,601 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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W248 GKU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W248 GKU, 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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W248 GKU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 August 2000.

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The MOT history for W248 GKU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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