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X407 GKL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,491 mi
Last recorded123,491 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 GKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 123,491 miles

both headlamp light outputs slightly reduced

corrosion on nearside front inner wing, rear chassis,offside rear inner sill and around both front jacking pads

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear indicator bulb starting to fade

offside front indicator bulb faded(strong advise)

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

play in nearside track rod end(strong advise)

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe

stonechips in front screen

Fail 21 Feb 2017 123,452 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both headlamp light outputs slightly reduced

corrosion on nearside front inner wing, rear chassis,offside rear inner sill and around both front jacking pads

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear indicator bulb starting to fade

offside front indicator bulb faded(strong advise)

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

play in nearside track rod end(strong advise)

slight corrosion on offside front brake pipe

stonechips in front screen

Pass 3 Mar 2016 119,050 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 119,048 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 110,201 miles

surface corrosion front sub frame

surface cossosion rear sub frame

surface corrosion front and rear chassis

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2015 110,199 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front and rear chassis

surface corrosion front sub frame

surface cossosion rear sub frame

Fail 4 Dec 2012 110,194 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f spot light not working

o/s/r window stuck open

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,516 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 108,516 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 101,812 miles

nearside front driving/fog light notworking

Fail 12 Nov 2010 101,812 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front driving/fog light notworking

Pass 10 Nov 2009 93,321 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2009 93,321 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,129 miles

MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LOWER LINK BUSHES

OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN ON OUTER EDGE ON LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR BULB FADED

Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,788 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 53,641 miles

sill covers/undertray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2005 38,831 miles

offside front tyre worn thin on edges

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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X407 GKL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X407 GKL, 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 X407 GKL registered?

X407 GKL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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