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X973 GAK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,280 mi
Last recorded130,280 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 GAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 130,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 130,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 119,663 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 111,758 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 111,758 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 106,873 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 106,873 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 98,669 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 98,669 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 90,995 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 90,698 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X973 GAK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X973 GAK, 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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X973 GAK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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