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X879 TGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,350 mi
Last recorded145,350 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX879 TGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 145,350 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jan 2017 141,846 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 136,025 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 124,698 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 116,519 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 109,460 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 103,139 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 96,334 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,334 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,325 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,418 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 79,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,351 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,763 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 58,763 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 51,359 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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X879 TGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X879 TGF, 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 X879 TGF registered?

X879 TGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X879 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X879 TGF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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