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X437 ELE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,871 mi
Last recorded137,871 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX437 ELE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 137,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 137,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 137,826 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 135,993 miles

rear suspension pipes rusted

wiper blade rubber split

Fail 4 Aug 2015 135,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear suspension pipes rusted

wiper blade rubber split

Pass 22 Jul 2014 134,354 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 130,856 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 130,846 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 122,284 miles

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated// fuel pipes rusty// n/s/f brake pipe has surface rust// windscreen scratched

Fail 26 Jul 2012 122,283 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated// fuel pipes rusty// n/s/f brake pipe has surface rust// windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Jun 2011 111,098 miles

front/rear brake pipes lightly corroded// rear suspension pipes lightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 101,981 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 89,353 miles

Baffles rattle in middle silencer

Both front tyres wearing on inside

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 89,353 miles

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

Baffles rattle in middle silencer

Both front tyres wearing on inside

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,296 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 21 Jun 2006 64,795 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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X437 ELE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X437 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 X437 ELE registered?

X437 ELE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 December 2000.

Is X437 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X437 ELE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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