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Mercedes-Benz E

Beige · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

X798 GFPMOT history

X798 GFP is a beige petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2017 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2023.

X798 GFP beige Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2017
Mileage
84,860 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2023
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X798 GFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2017
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X798 GFP was last recorded at 84,860 miles on 27 Feb 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,852 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,860 miles
  • 2022 – 84,852 miles
  • 2016 – 80,947 miles
  • 2015 – 75,086 miles
  • 2014 – 66,826 miles
  • 2013 – 61,314 miles
  • 2012 – 56,257 miles
  • 2011 – 54,020 miles
  • 2010 – 51,289 miles
  • 2009 – 49,371 miles
  • 2008 – 46,200 miles
  • 2007 – 43,326 miles
  • 2006 – 40,697 miles
  • 2005 – 37,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,860 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll underbody components heavly surface corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Both front wings corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all lights (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front FOG LAMP IN/OP 2000 Vehicle
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes in clips (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,860 miles (+8)3 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    690195867744
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody components heavly surface corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Both front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front FOG LAMP IN/OP 2000 Vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  2. Fail84,852 miles (+3,905)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,852 miles
    Test number
    304597122032
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated to inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated to inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated to inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated to inner sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Floor not fully secure n/s & o/s bootcorners (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass80,947 miles (+92)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    389786980541
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes in clips (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail80,855 miles (+5,769)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,855 miles
    Test number
    838572939886
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes in clips (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass75,086 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,086 miles
    Test number
    405791128568
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Fail75,064 miles (+8,238)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,064 miles
    Test number
    631675022235
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass66,826 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,826 miles
    Test number
    498532634460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear wheels different

  8. Fail66,815 miles (+5,501)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,815 miles
    Test number
    419191534427
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass61,314 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    985756733333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail61,288 miles (+5,031)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,288 miles
    Test number
    139242733321
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass56,257 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    56,257 miles
    Test number
    307895942362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail56,257 miles (+2,237)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,257 miles
    Test number
    537485442356
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass54,020 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,020 miles
    Test number
    865744631378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,015 miles (+2,726)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    596613531315
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass51,289 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,289 miles
    Test number
    712476710344
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail51,285 miles (+1,914)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,285 miles
    Test number
    423075210330
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass49,371 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,371 miles
    Test number
    704557529327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,200 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,200 miles
    Test number
    451577018451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,326 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    403810237372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,697 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,697 miles
    Test number
    574257226361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,168 miles
    Test number
    380468325386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X798 GFP

Does X798 GFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X798 GFP expired on 9 Dec 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X798 GFP?
The MOT on X798 GFP expired on 9 Dec 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X798 GFP done?
X798 GFP was recorded at 84,860 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2023, an average of 2,763 miles a year.
Has X798 GFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X798 GFP has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X798 GFP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X798 GFP find?
X798 GFP failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2023 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front wheel bearing has excessive play; offside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /bulkhead area, and 15 more.

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