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X612 GBC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,163 mi
Last recorded157,163 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX612 GBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 157,163 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

sill covers fitted and nearside front jacking point corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2017 157,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

light level arm broken

sill covers fitted and nearside front jacking point corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 142,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed and rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear suspension height sensor , linkage broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose and rattling

Fail 13 Apr 2016 142,428 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill holed and rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear suspension height sensor , linkage broken

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose and rattling

Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,083 miles

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

front offside brake pads low

light not working warning on dash front nearside fog lamp not working

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

rear offside height sensor switch broken for head lights

Fail 30 Mar 2015 125,837 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front offside brake pads low

light not working warning on dash front nearside fog lamp not working

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

rear offside height sensor switch broken for head lights

Pass 8 Apr 2014 114,886 miles

both rear brake discs rusty and touching back plates

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

rear offside rear height sensor linkage broken

Pass 12 Apr 2013 105,548 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 105,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 105,149 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 100,818 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 92,192 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 92,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 87,381 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 83,402 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 74,913 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 65,684 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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X612 GBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X612 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 X612 GBC registered?

X612 GBC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X612 GBC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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