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X858 MGK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,163 mi
Last recorded156,163 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX858 MGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 156,163 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 142,132 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 135,441 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 135,441 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 128,803 miles

Automatic Gearbox Oil Leak

Auxillary Drive Belt Damaged

Centre Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe Slightly Corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 128,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Automatic Gearbox Oil Leak

Auxillary Drive Belt Damaged

Centre Exhaust Silencer Corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe Slightly Corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 126,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fr bumper damaged

rear pipes either fuel or ssuspension have slight corosion

slight corosion centre exhaust

slight corosion starting fr crossmember

Fail 18 Jul 2012 126,908 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fr bumper damaged

rear pipes either fuel or ssuspension have slight corosion

slight corosion centre exhaust

slight corosion starting fr crossmember

Pass 16 Jan 2012 118,061 miles

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

rear o/s ind not very orange

Fail 16 Jan 2012 118,061 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

rear o/s ind not very orange

Pass 10 Jan 2011 103,215 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 103,215 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

READJUST HEADLAMPS LOWER CORROSION NOTICED ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 8 Feb 2010 94,185 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 94,185 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,861 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 67,283 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 62,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 47,629 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear in near side rear lower hub mounting bush

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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X858 MGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X858 MGK, 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 X858 MGK registered?

X858 MGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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