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W52 GAK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,644 mi
Last recorded188,644 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 GAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 188,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 188,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 172,355 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 172,355 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 155,380 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 155,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 136,744 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 136,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 116,041 miles

Screen missing

Fail 3 Mar 2016 116,041 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Screen missing

Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,810 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 92,163 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,356 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

unable to properly examine rear brake pipes due to covers

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,557 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,052 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 89,052 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 89,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake assist light illuminated

esp light illuminated

Pass 6 Mar 2008 88,159 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 68,906 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 68,906 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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W52 GAK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W52 GAK, 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 W52 GAK registered?

W52 GAK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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