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X186 ELB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,715 mi
Last recorded143,715 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 143,715 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 143,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 136,719 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 130,701 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 130,674 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL ADJ TO JACKING POINT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ADJ TO TOWING EYE (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 120,542 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 106,586 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,145 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

Pass 9 Sep 2011 97,306 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 9 Sep 2011 97,306 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 93,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 93,545 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 90,516 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 90,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,602 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 79,428 miles

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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X186 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X186 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 X186 ELB registered?

X186 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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