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X239 ELB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,760 mi
Last recorded74,760 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX239 ELB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 74,760 miles

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

nearside front and offside front jacking points corroded

unable to check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2015 74,757 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front and offside front jacking points corroded

unable to check sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 70,036 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 70,027 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

rear exhaust box breaking up inside

Pass 3 Dec 2013 66,454 miles

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

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

front and rear number plate water damaged, unlikely to be misread

fuel cap seal slight deterioration. not effecting sealing arrangment

Fail 3 Dec 2013 66,454 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

front and rear number plate water damaged, unlikely to be misread

fuel cap seal slight deterioration. not effecting sealing arrangment

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,856 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

gear oil leaks

play in front wishbone bush

play in off side bottom ball joint

rear box broken up

Fail 10 Dec 2012 62,856 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

gear oil leaks

play in front wishbone bush

play in off side bottom ball joint

rear box broken up

Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 45,376 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,355 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,472 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,067 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2005 25,474 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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X239 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X239 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 X239 ELB registered?

X239 ELB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is X239 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X239 ELB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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