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X397 ELE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,846 mi
Last recorded148,846 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 148,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake hoses wearing

Fail 30 Jul 2015 148,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake hoses wearing

Pass 1 Apr 2014 140,731 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 130,704 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on tread,suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2011 122,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,020 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 101,250 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 91,959 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 82,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 82,507 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,785 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Nov 2005 60,116 miles

both rear tyres tread depths low

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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X397 ELE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X397 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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What year was X397 ELE registered?

X397 ELE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X397 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X397 ELE shows 12 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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