MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,brake hoses wearing
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
suspension components corroded
offside rear tyre getting low on tread,suspension components corroding
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
both rear tyres tread depths low
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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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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