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X609 GBY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,864 mi
Last recorded159,864 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX609 GBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 159,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 159,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light front nearside position light (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 156,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 152,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2018 152,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

various corrosion on underside of vehicle not holed or to excess at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2017 146,164 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 141,913 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 137,226 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken still supported ok

Pass 13 Jun 2014 132,829 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 132,670 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 124,036 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 114,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 114,500 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jun 2011 104,775 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 104,775 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,314 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 98,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 93,593 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 93,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 89,286 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 82,129 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 63,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 22 Jun 2005 50,438 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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X609 GBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 X609 GBY, 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 X609 GBY registered?

X609 GBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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