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X388 ELE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,948 mi
Last recorded112,948 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 112,948 miles

Advise damage to nsf tyre outer side wall

Advise plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 12 May 2009 101,493 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 161,151 miles

panal damage

Fail 25 Oct 2008 161,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

panal damage

Pass 24 Oct 2007 149,931 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 130,554 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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X388 ELE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X388 ELE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X388 ELE?

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What year was X388 ELE registered?

X388 ELE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X388 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X388 ELE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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