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X909 GLD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,366 mi
Last recorded156,366 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX909 GLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 156,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general underside corrosion & holed in places outside prescribed area(s

Fail 27 Jan 2017 156,201 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind exhaust heat shield marked by yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general underside corrosion & holed in places outside prescribed area(s

Pass 20 Jan 2016 151,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 143,300 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 143,300 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 140,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres bald on edges

o/s door mirror glass deteriorating

o/s/f fog inop

slight movement in n/s/f antiroll bar link top bush

Pass 3 Feb 2012 127,586 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s door mirror glass deteriorated

slight rear brake inbalance

Fail 3 Feb 2012 127,586 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s door mirror glass deteriorated

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 14 Jan 2011 115,302 miles

n/s headlight patern poor

slight corrosion rear floor pan and rear chassis by the subframe mounts

slight corrosion rear of the front to rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Jan 2011 115,302 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s headlight patern poor

slight corrosion rear floor pan and rear chassis by the subframe mounts

slight corrosion rear of the front to rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Jan 2010 104,023 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Jan 2009 92,810 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 80,756 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 80,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 69,565 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 57,979 miles

Nearside Rear 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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X909 GLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X909 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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What year was X909 GLD registered?

X909 GLD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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