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X401 GNV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,550 mi
Last recorded137,550 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX401 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 137,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

various rusty chassis components

Pass 6 Jan 2017 134,307 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened nearside +offside front (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside + offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 129,880 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front tyre scrubbing slightly on edges and close to markers

Offside rear tyre cracked on inside wall

Slight play in offside front Lower ball joint

Fail 3 Feb 2016 129,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front tyre scrubbing slightly on edges and close to markers

Offside rear tyre cracked on inside wall

Slight play in offside front Lower ball joint

Pass 14 Feb 2015 124,993 miles

slight movement in steering rack bushes

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2013 119,448 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 119,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 118,426 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011
Fail 10 Oct 2011

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 115,280 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 115,280 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 115,245 miles

all discs corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2010 115,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 109,449 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 109,449 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 106,473 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 95,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 95,494 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 84,254 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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X401 GNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X401 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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X401 GNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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