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X531 GBC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

220,397 mi
Last recorded220,397 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 GBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 220,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 218,253 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four jack point have surface rust

Pass 14 Apr 2017 214,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 209,772 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 209,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 206,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 206,526 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 202,435 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 198,810 miles

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

o/s front tyre wall bolding

Pass 11 Apr 2012 195,356 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 190,195 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 184,146 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 182,385 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 173,363 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 166,946 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 144,926 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 119,494 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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X531 GBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X531 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 X531 GBC registered?

X531 GBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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