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X163 ELB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,733 mi
Last recorded107,733 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX163 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,733 miles

Front Both headlight only just give an image

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp Not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 107,718 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Both headlight only just give an image

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp Not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2013 224,602 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 215,777 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 207,049 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 206,967 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 206,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear number plate delamenated.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 116,365 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 100,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 98,468 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Nov 2007 95,424 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 91,246 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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X163 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X163 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 X163 ELB registered?

X163 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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