MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,387 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine management light on.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front and rear suspension components and underbody corroding
sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
EXHAUST CENTER BOX BROKEN DOWN / RATTLING
N/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED
N/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED
O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BECOMING DETERIORATED
O/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FRONT BLADE SPLIT - 25" (8.2.2)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
EXHAUST CENTER BOX BROKEN DOWN / RATTLING
N/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED
N/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED
O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BECOMING DETERIORATED
O/S/R BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine management light on
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine management light on
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X478 MDX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 X478 MDX, 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 X478 MDX registered?
X478 MDX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 2000.
Is X478 MDX safe to buy?
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