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X478 MDX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,387 mi
Last recorded49,387 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 MDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,387 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 43,967 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 40,442 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,074 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,360 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 38,360 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,240 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 35,231 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,137 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 32,596 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,470 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,303 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,137 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 31,960 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 31,960 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,612 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 30,612 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,333 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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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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