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X989 GCB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,093 mi
Last recorded130,093 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 GCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 130,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wing has corrosion but not showing sharp edges

Fail 11 Oct 2016 130,089 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front wing has corrosion but not showing sharp edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 119,444 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 119,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 107,056 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 107,056 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 99,342 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,103 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,422 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 71,974 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 62,305 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 51,982 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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X989 GCB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X989 GCB, 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 X989 GCB registered?

X989 GCB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X989 GCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X989 GCB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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