MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both Rear Tyres Worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre exhaust section deteriorating
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Play in water pump pulley
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Wear to front brake discs
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre exhaust section deteriorating
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Play in water pump pulley
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Wear to front brake discs
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear number plate
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X422 ELE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 X422 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 X422 ELE registered?
X422 ELE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 November 2000.
Is X422 ELE safe to buy?
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