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X165 ELB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,433 mi
Last recorded143,433 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2015 143,433 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust outer skin poor condition

Pass 5 May 2015 143,433 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

centre exhaust outer skin poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2015 142,697 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

external bodywork,all round,becoming corroded

n/s rear exhaust mount perished (temporary repair)

o/s front rear view mirror glass becoming disfigured

o/s rear indicator lens damaged ( temporary repair )

o/s rear lower boot quarter corroded

rear exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 138,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 135,672 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 131,993 miles

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

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2012 131,993 miles

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

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2011 128,520 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 124,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 119,437 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 114,939 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 105,699 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 94,556 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X165 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X165 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 X165 ELB registered?

X165 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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