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V453 ELB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,567 mi
Last recorded126,567 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV453 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 126,567 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 103,521 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 103,521 miles

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

off side rear floor pan corroded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 20 Feb 2008 58,945 miles

rear tyres soon....advise inspect front brake pads for wear....

Pass 6 Feb 2007 52,866 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,654 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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V453 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V453 ELB, 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 V453 ELB registered?

V453 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V453 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V453 ELB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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