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X176 HGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,628 mi
Last recorded154,628 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX176 HGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 154,628 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 154,628 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 133,434 miles

N/S/F & both rear outer wheel arches,rust corrosion

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

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

O/S/R outer door & wheel arch are damaged

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

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

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

SRS warning light is staying on?

Pass 2 Dec 2011 122,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Propshaft rubber coupling,is lightly perrishing?

Underneath of vehicle in places,light rust corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2011 122,002 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Propshaft rubber coupling,is lightly perrishing?

Underneath of vehicle in places,light rust corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2010 115,131 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear drive shafts corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2009 106,922 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 106,715 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 97,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear propshaft rubber dounut coupling is perrishing?

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 97,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear propshaft rubber dounut coupling is perrishing?

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,538 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 73,424 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear axle,tiny oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X176 HGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,597cc 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 X176 HGC, 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 X176 HGC registered?

X176 HGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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