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X468 TGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,478 mi
Last recorded156,478 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX468 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 156,478 miles

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

headlight lenses deteriorating

wiper blade split one end

Fail 20 Jun 2016 156,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

headlight lenses deteriorating

wiper blade split one end

Fail 15 Jun 2015 136,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 136,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 129,394 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 129,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

0versills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside headlamp light output reduced

rear metal brake pipes rusted

rear suspension riding slightly low

Pass 4 Oct 2012 124,805 miles

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

offside and nearside rear shock-absorbers weeping fluid

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

rear suspension ride height slightly low on offside rear

Fail 4 Oct 2012 124,805 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

offside and nearside rear shock-absorbers weeping fluid

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

rear suspension ride height slightly low on offside rear

Pass 29 Sep 2011 119,884 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 119,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 97,996 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 97,996 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,226 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 86,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,193 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,212 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 63,922 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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X468 TGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X468 TGF, 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 X468 TGF registered?

X468 TGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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