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X516 GGM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,378 mi
Last recorded184,378 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 GGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 184,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front, n/s rear and centre rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Engine emission light stays on

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x 2 ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear boot floor excessively corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 175,143 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s exhaust down pipe section deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 165,813 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 165,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 155,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine emissions light stays on

front exhaust section deteriated

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2014 146,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre section deteriated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 137,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine emissions light stays on

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 113,896 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 104,186 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 94,052 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,541 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

chip in screen

Pass 30 Nov 2006 69,479 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 57,179 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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X516 GGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X516 GGM, 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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X516 GGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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