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X308 WLS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,042 mi
Last recorded166,042 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX308 WLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 166,042 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 166,042 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported x2 (7.1.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 150,862 miles

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

advanced corrosion on near side front wing advise

advvance corrosion on floor near side front advise

Pass 7 Jan 2016 136,578 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 136,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 125,002 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jan 2015 125,002 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jan 2014 115,800 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 115,799 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 106,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 95,120 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 95,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 83,043 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 83,040 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 71,761 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 71,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 29 Dec 2008 60,591 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 52,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 46,558 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 40,268 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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X308 WLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X308 WLS, 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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X308 WLS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 December 2000.

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