MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,587 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear boot rusty
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear inner wheel arch very corroded
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch very corroded
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear inner wheel arch very corroded
Nearside Rear inner wheel arch very corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear suspension frame rusty,offside rear inner quarter panel corroded,fuel pipes corroded all brake pipes off load valve rusty
slight bumping on brake pedal when on road test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear suspension frame rusty,offside rear inner quarter panel corroded,fuel pipes corroded all brake pipes off load valve rusty
slight bumping on brake pedal when on road test
Both rear brake pipes heavily corroded
Front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded
Fuel pipes heavily corroded
Nearside rear shock absorber excess leak
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake pipes heavily corroded
Front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded
Fuel pipes heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear shock absorber excess leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
(strong advise) n/s/f tyre low on outer edge
all brake pipes have slight corrosion
o/s/f tyre low on outer edge
small crack in windscreen
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
(strong advise) n/s/f tyre low on outer edge
all brake pipes have slight corrosion
o/s/f tyre low on outer edge
small crack in windscreen
Slight damage to flexible section of offside exhaust pipe
Two small bulbs in high level brake light not working
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
very slight ploay in both front road wheels.
very slight ploay in both front road wheels.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X173 GPO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 X173 GPO, 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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X173 GPO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 September 2000.
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