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X491 TGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,384 mi
Last recorded50,384 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 50,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 49,759 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 49,483 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,030 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,481 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,943 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has a number of small cuts.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,579 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 47,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 47,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords shown

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords shown

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

eml light on

Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,049 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,043 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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X491 TGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X491 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 X491 TGF registered?

X491 TGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X491 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X491 TGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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