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X407 ELE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,672 mi
Last recorded98,672 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 98,672 miles

sill covers/under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,505 miles

Front Suspension bushes worn.

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

Offside Rear boot floor corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering/suspension/brake system corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2020 93,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension bushes worn.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light insecure.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear boot floor corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering/suspension/brake system corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 85,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,399 miles

exhaust rust and rattle

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm edges

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2018 85,399 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust rust and rattle

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm edges

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,704 miles

exhaust noise and rust

nearside rear spring rust

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2017 84,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust noise and rust

nearside rear spring rust

nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,774 miles

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,123 miles

chip windscreen

exhaust noise

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 18 Jun 2015 83,121 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip windscreen

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,366 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust rattle and rust

front brakes worn to limit

rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2014 81,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen

exhaust rattle and rust

front brakes worn to limit

front tyres worn inner edge

offside rear disc rust

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 30 May 2013 78,898 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs worn

chip windscreen

front tyres 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre worn

slight play offside rack

Fail 30 May 2013 78,898 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip windscreen

front tyres 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm

slight play offside rack

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,684 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip windscreen

exhaust rattle

front pads and discs worn

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

rear discs scored

Fail 15 Jun 2011 71,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

chip windscreen

nearside spot light damage

offside mirror damage

rear discs scored

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

chip windscreen

nearside spot light damage

offside mirror damage

rear discs scored

Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,593 miles

chip windscreen

rear brake discs rust

rear number plate poor

slight play both front swivels

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play offside rack

Fail 7 Jun 2010 66,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs rust

rear number plate poor

slight play both front swivels

chip windscreen

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play offside rack

Fail 28 May 2009 60,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front and offside rear tyres limit and perished outer edge

chip windscreen

rear number plate poor

slight play both front lower ball joints

Pass 28 May 2009 60,688 miles

both front and offside rear tyres limit and perished outer edge

chip windscreen

rear number plate poor

slight play both front lower ball joints

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,614 miles

stone damage screen

Pass 28 Jun 2007 50,390 miles

stone damage front screen

Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,849 miles

n/s/r stop lamp not as good as o/s/r

washer jets poor alingment

Fail 26 Jun 2006 44,849 miles

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

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

n/s/r stop lamp not as good as o/s/r

washer jets poor alingment

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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X407 ELE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X407 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 X407 ELE registered?

X407 ELE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X407 ELE safe to buy?

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