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X840 GLD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,975 mi
Last recorded123,975 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX840 GLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 123,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded and will not hold car if jacked at this point

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre approaching wear indicators

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight play under load (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear general rear under body corrosion

Tow bar ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2015 117,616 miles

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

Front inner steering rack joint slight play

Front nearside and offside wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill/floor corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tow bar ball missing at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2015 117,616 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating very dim and slightly affecting other lamps (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed low and bold on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front inner steering rack joint slight play

Front nearside and offside wheel bearings slight play

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill/floor corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tow bar ball missing at time of test

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front lower exhaust bracket broken

Fail 24 Sep 2014 108,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front lower exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,652 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 83,565 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 75,818 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,383 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,195 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,656 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 44,153 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 44,153 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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X840 GLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X840 GLD, 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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X840 GLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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