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X126 ELF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,633 mi
Last recorded71,633 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 ELF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 71,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 122,794 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 116,931 miles

play in osr wheel bearing

Fail 26 Nov 2008 116,924 miles

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

play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2007 111,585 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 111,584 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

fuel smell from engine area

Pass 13 Nov 2006 98,542 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 98,540 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

headlamps colour just acceptable

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

Fail 29 Nov 2005 86,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

power steering pipes damp in places

Pass 29 Nov 2005 86,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pipes damp in places

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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X126 ELF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X126 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X126 ELF?

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What year was X126 ELF registered?

X126 ELF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X126 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X126 ELF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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