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X916 GGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,669 mi
Last recorded183,669 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX916 GGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 183,669 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim just acceptable

Offside Front headlamp aim just acceptable

Pass 11 Nov 2017 179,629 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 176,274 miles

Both front headlight aims/Patterns just acceptable

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Bulb warning light on dash

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2015 173,604 miles

Centre Front wiper small split

Nearside Front headlamp pattern just acceptable

Nearside Rear tyre getting low tread in the middle

Offside Rear tyre has nail in the tread

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

both rear metal brake pipes near flexi pipe joint corroding

both rear wheel arches corroding

metal pipe at rear of car leading to evap canister corroding

rubber elbow joint at rear of car in boot floor leading to evap canister perishing & cracking

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2014 168,293 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/side rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

o/side & n/side rear metal brake pipes corroded near flexi pipes

o/side rear trail arm outer bush has slight play in

rear exhaust mounting rusted & missing

rear fog light sometimes flickers

Pass 26 Nov 2014 168,293 miles

n/side rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall

o/side & n/side rear metal brake pipes corroded near flexi pipes

o/side rear trail arm outer bush has slight play in

rear exhaust mounting rusted & missing

rear fog light sometimes flickers

Pass 27 Nov 2013 163,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre exhaust strap missing

n/side front tyre cut in sidewall

o/side front tyre perishing & worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 157,255 miles

Cuts on both front tyres

Deep cut N/S/R Tyre tread

Deep cut O/S/R Tyre outer sidewall

Nail in O/S/F Tyre tread

Small chips on windscreen

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 152,482 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 152,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 146,404 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 137,428 miles

passenger mirror loose

Pass 9 Oct 2008 131,006 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

side wall damage to n/s/front tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2007 123,548 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 110,261 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

wear brake pedal antislip pad

Fail 1 Mar 2006 110,261 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

wear brake pedal antislip pad

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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X916 GGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol 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 X916 GGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X916 GGC registered?

X916 GGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X916 GGC safe to buy?

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