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X961 GFP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,199 mi
Last recorded168,199 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 GFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 168,199 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 163,180 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 163,175 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 157,169 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 148,400 miles

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 138,145 miles

advanced corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 17 Oct 2014 130,644 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

advanced corrosion rear exhaust

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 130,644 miles

advanced corrosion rear exhaust

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2013 123,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 117,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 110,655 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,813 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 95,813 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 88,690 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 81,043 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 69,382 miles

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

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

rear metal b/pipes signs of surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2005 56,502 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 56,502 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear indicators loosing amber tint

n/s/f tyre badlt worn on inner edge cant fail due to raised tread advise replacement a,s,a,p

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

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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X961 GFP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X961 GFP, 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 X961 GFP registered?

X961 GFP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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