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X717 GET

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,747 mi
Last recorded161,747 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 GET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 161,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 141,886 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 136,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 131,460 miles

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

centre rear wiper blade rubber blade stripping

Fail 30 Jul 2012 131,460 miles

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

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

centre rear wiper blade rubber blade stripping

Pass 7 Sep 2011 128,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion starting in offside rear metal brake pipes

offside rear indicator slightly dim

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 10 Sep 2010 120,457 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion starting on front to rear metal brake pipes above rear axle line

front number plate deteriorating

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 7 Sep 2009 109,377 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside door mirror deteriorating

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorating

some corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Sep 2008 101,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 101,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 94,369 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 94,369 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Near side front spotlamp not working

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 81,748 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 72,572 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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X717 GET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X717 GET, 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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X717 GET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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