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X482 GBC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,770 mi
Last recorded121,770 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX482 GBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 121,770 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 113,349 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 108,762 miles

Air Bag warning light illuminated, recommend attention.

Brake fluid level slight low, keep check on.

Keep check on tyre wear, general, wearing on inner edges, becoming low, limit 1.6mm.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 108,762 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Air Bag warning light illuminated, recommend attention.

Brake fluid level slight low, keep check on.

Keep check on tyre wear, general, wearing on inner edges, becoming low, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 97,440 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 97,440 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

advise not to drive o/s/r tyre badly cut

n/s/f spotlight not working & n/s/f tyre inner edge worn & outter wall slight damage & o/s/r wheel signs of movement

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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X482 GBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X482 GBC, 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 X482 GBC registered?

X482 GBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X482 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X482 GBC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X482 GBC have outstanding finance?

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