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W448 GCD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,754 mi
Last recorded144,754 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 GCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 144,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 142,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective main beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f jacking point slightly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 140,786 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 134,596 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 134,596 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 118,666 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 114,630 miles

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 30 Jan 2014 110,133 miles

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

exhaust emissions smokey

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 23 Jan 2014 110,127 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust emissions smokey

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 14 Feb 2013 106,933 miles

brake discs corroded

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 13 Feb 2013 106,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs corroded

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 7 Dec 2010 106,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 106,723 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 104,275 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 101,428 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 98,805 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 95,854 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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W448 GCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc 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 W448 GCD, 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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W448 GCD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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