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X259 TGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,129 mi
Last recorded175,129 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 175,129 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 175,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 169,002 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 148,935 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 139,081 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 132,338 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 120,229 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 110,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2011 110,693 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs worn

under body shields fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2010 97,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front brake discs worn

under body shields fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 87,822 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/r brake binding slightly

under body shields fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,500 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2008 74,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,058 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,744 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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X259 TGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X259 TGF, 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 X259 TGF registered?

X259 TGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X259 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X259 TGF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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