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X474 HGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,070 mi
Last recorded154,070 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX474 HGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 154,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 149,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 144,462 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 144,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 137,013 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 130,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 130,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 124,967 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 124,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 119,417 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,424 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 2 Sep 2010 103,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate damaged

front tyres wearing inner edges

fuel pipe badly corroded

gearbox oil leak

play in nsf and osf lower suspension ball joints(lift)recommend attention

play in nsf and osf wheel bearings

Fail 26 Aug 2009 94,984 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate damaged

front tyres wearing inner edges

fuel pipe badly corroded

gearbox oil leak

nsr and osr brake hoses badly perished,recommend attention

play in nsf and osf lower suspension ball joints(lift)recommend attention

play in nsf and osf wheel bearings

suspect nsr coil spring broken/RECOMMEND FURTHER ATTENTION

Fail 8 Sep 2008 88,085 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

centre exhaust joint corroding.

engine under tray fitted.

front anti roll bar corroding.

front brake discs slightly worn.

front number plate damaged.

fuel pipe badly corroded recomend attension.

plastic trims on both outer sills.

play in both front wheel bearings.

rear anti roll bar corroding & rear mount bushes worn.

rear brake discs slightly worn & pads getting low.

slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 88,085 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

centre exhaust joint corroding.

engine under tray fitted.

front anti roll bar corroding.

front brake discs slightly worn.

front number plate damaged.

fuel pipe badly corroded recomend attension.

plastic trims on both outer sills.

play in both front wheel bearings.

rear anti roll bar corroding & rear mount bushes worn.

rear brake discs slightly worn & pads getting low.

slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 79,925 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate discoloured - just acceptable; front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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X474 HGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X474 HGF, 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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X474 HGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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