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X453 LGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

235,206 mi
Last recorded235,206 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX453 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 235,206 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 235,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 222,278 miles

engine oil leak.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 222,278 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened front to rear at rear (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipe leaking injector return. (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leak.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 207,888 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 207,514 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 194,264 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 194,264 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 186,910 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 16,627 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 157,184 miles

Front tyres bald on inner edges

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 147,681 miles

Oil leak

engine sump, damp

Pass 16 Oct 2008 131,578 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 115,650 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2006 98,452 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 98,353 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear no; plate getting dirty

slight play n/s/f hub area

Pass 26 Oct 2005 76,663 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear self leveling units leaking slightly

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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X453 LGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X453 LGF, 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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X453 LGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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