MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,968 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle at rear, in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting too perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set on position 3 ()
n/s/f fog lamp not working
n/s/r door,, window boarded up
o/s and n/s headlamp images and outputs slightly reduced
rear boot floors corroded
undertrays, sill covers etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items
windscreen, stone chips
boot floor has corrosion but not holed
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm) bald on outer edge & has small splits in inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear chassis corroded & holed
Offside Front tyre worn low on edges & has cut in outer sidewall
Offside Rear chassis heavily corroded & holed
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front mounting points (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
catalytic converter internals loose & rattling
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. o/s/r incorrect size (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm) bald on outer edge & has small splits in inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front fog light not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear chassis corroded & holed
Offside Front tyre worn low on edges & has cut in outer sidewall
Offside Rear chassis heavily corroded & holed
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front mounting points (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
catalytic converter internals loose & rattling
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wiper smearing slightly
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front fog light not working
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wiper smearing slightly
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)
Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)
Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play in o/s front suspension
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X162 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 X162 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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X162 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 October 2000.
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