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X228 GDT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,214 mi
Last recorded153,214 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 GDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 153,214 miles

Engine management lamp on

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2010 149,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 136,065 miles

Oil leak

engine light is on

Fail 16 Oct 2009 136,065 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

engine light is on

Pass 14 Apr 2009 122,282 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 122,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 117,740 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2008 115,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 100,370 miles

Both rear indicators faded

Cuts in nearside front and nearside rear tyre outer walls

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak from engine

Slight play in both front hub bearings

Slight play in both rear bottom suspension bushes

Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,940 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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X228 GDT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X228 GDT, 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 X228 GDT registered?

X228 GDT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X228 GDT safe to buy?

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