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X172 GGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,812 mi
Last recorded76,812 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX172 GGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 76,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 76,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 68,613 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear tyres on 2mm ( taxi limit = 2mm)

movement in both front lower arm bushs

rear no.plate faded

scratchs to bodywork

signs of front wheels/tyres rubbing but not doing so under test conditions

Fail 3 Oct 2007 68,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

TAXI TEST : EXESS OIL LEAKS

both rear tyres on 2mm ( taxi limit = 2mm)

movement in both front lower arm bushs

rear no.plate faded

scratchs to bodywork

signs of front wheels/tyres rubbing but not doing so under test conditions

Pass 3 Apr 2007 65,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 65,717 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 65,717 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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X172 GGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X172 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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What year was X172 GGC registered?

X172 GGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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