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X389 ELE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,133 mi
Last recorded146,133 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX389 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 146,133 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess shock absorber pipe to compensator corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Central Rear silencer box corroded but not leaking gasses

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Shock absorber pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Severe corrosion to inner rear wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess shock absorber pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 146,129 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexible hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess shock absorber pipe to compensator corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Central Rear silencer box corroded but not leaking gasses

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Shock absorber pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Severe corrosion to inner rear wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess shock absorber pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 114,132 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 114,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 135,140 miles

offside rear underside holed/corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 135,136 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

offside rear underside holed/corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 127,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

Offside rear body corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 127,703 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

Offside rear body corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 120,082 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 113,659 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 113,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 107,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 107,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 101,433 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,073 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 94,979 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 87,374 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 86,407 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake discs worn & lipped

N/s/r brake discs corroded on inner brakeing surface

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,839 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 70,157 miles

small cuts to nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2006 62,351 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 53,221 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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X389 ELE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X389 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.

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X389 ELE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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