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X108 ELF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,494 mi
Last recorded108,494 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX108 ELF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 108,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 108,494 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 104,460 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 104,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Wiper smearing

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 100,363 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2017 100,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,158 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 95,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,435 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 89,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,307 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 84,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 82,603 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,544 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 76,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,126 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 72,126 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,318 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 66,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 60,912 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,913 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,569 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,539 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 36,125 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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X108 ELF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X108 ELF, 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 X108 ELF registered?

X108 ELF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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