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X148 GGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,205 mi
Last recorded108,205 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 GGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 108,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear seats folded down and stowed away

Fail 14 Oct 2019 108,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear seats folded down and stowed away

Pass 17 Oct 2018 105,890 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 105,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,339 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion flooring by fuel filler pipe (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,896 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion flooring by fuel filler pipe/arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 100,896 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings flooring by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion flooring by fuel filler pipe/arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,044 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 92,118 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside and offside rear boot floor

gearbox oil leak

power steering rack damp

rear brake discs warped

rear differential damp

rear exhaust section deteriorating

slight blow left rear catalytic converter

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Oct 2012 90,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 90,449 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X148 GGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X148 GGC, 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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X148 GGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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