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X39 MGS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,630 mi
Last recorded191,630 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX39 MGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 191,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 191,629 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 182,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2015 182,130 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 172,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 172,631 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 163,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Radiator lower mount damaged.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 154,381 miles

4x nails in n/s/r tyre

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

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)

centre exhaust box corroded but not blowing

eml staying on

o/s/f foglight not working

Fail 7 Dec 2012 154,381 miles

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

4x nails in n/s/r tyre

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

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)

centre exhaust box corroded but not blowing

eml staying on

o/s/f foglight not working

Pass 3 Dec 2011 145,303 miles

Radiator lower mount damaged.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 138,527 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 138,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 128,705 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 118,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 107,564 miles

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

Tailgate stop lamp not working

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 101,203 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 89,322 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 89,322 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

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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X39 MGS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X39 MGS, 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 X39 MGS registered?

X39 MGS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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