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X378 GNV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,180 mi
Last recorded165,180 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX378 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 165,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 165,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 157,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe from cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear side/support sill corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2023 157,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe from cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear side/support sill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 157,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 154,074 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 149,168 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 143,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 143,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 133,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 119,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 103,858 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 97,170 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp washer not working ?

Fail 22 Apr 2015 97,159 miles

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

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

2 ltrs screen wash

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp washer not working ?

Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

center exhaust box starting to deteriorate

nsf/osf tyre inner edge worn

os exhaust flexi joint has slight blow

Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,553 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,930 miles

N/S/F tyre wall cuts

O/S/F wheel bearing slight play

rear number plate poor condition

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,873 miles

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

front coil springs corroded

nearside front and nearside rear cuts in outewr sidewalls

Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,379 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in windscreen

slight exhaust blow on offside front downpipe

Pass 10 Oct 2006 69,192 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 62,441 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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X378 GNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X378 GNV, 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 X378 GNV registered?

X378 GNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 October 2000.

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