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X518 LGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,788 mi
Last recorded154,788 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX518 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 154,788 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 154,788 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 150,701 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 150,701 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 143,345 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 143,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 133,578 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 133,577 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 122,649 miles

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

warning light on dash

Pass 16 Sep 2015 112,001 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 112,000 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 99,837 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,837 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,195 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,195 miles

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.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,058 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,525 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,525 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,387 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 73,387 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 67,234 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,234 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,157 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 57,114 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,290 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 36,290 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 32,615 miles

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?

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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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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