MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,788 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer tyre outer sidewall damaged
Offside Front fog light inoperative
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind bumper /fuel filler surround (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer tyre outer sidewall damaged
Rear rigid brake pipes corroded
Rear rigid fuel pipes corroded
Rear silencer heatshield insecure
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer tyre outer sidewall damaged
Offside Front fog light inoperative
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind bumper /fuel filler surround (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer tyre outer sidewall damaged
Rear rigid brake pipes corroded
Rear rigid fuel pipes corroded
Rear silencer heatshield insecure
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
boot floor n/s and o/s corroded heavily
fuel pipes corroded heavily
headlamp patterns poor images
Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
boot floor n/s and o/s corroded heavily
fuel pipes corroded heavily
headlamp patterns poor images
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
warning light on dash
All Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Gearbox Oil Leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power Steering Level Below Minimum
Nearside Rear Tyre Secondary Rubber Inner Shoulder
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
All Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Gearbox Oil Leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power Steering Level Below Minimum
Nearside Rear Tyre Secondary Rubber Inner Shoulder
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front tyres wearing on inner edge
front tyres wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X518 LGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 X518 LGF, 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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X518 LGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 October 2000.
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