MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front cross-member heavily corroded
offside rear light lens damaged
rear suspension/brake pipes slightly corroded
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
both front tyres worn edges
offside door mirror glass deteriorated
rear exhaust box baffles loose
both front tyres worn edges
offside door mirror glass deteriorated
rear exhaust box baffles loose
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
n/s mirror damaged
n/s wing mirror cracked
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X286 XLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red 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 X286 XLJ, 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 X286 XLJ registered?
X286 XLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 September 2000.
Is X286 XLJ safe to buy?
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