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X895 ELC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,288 mi
Last recorded163,288 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX895 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 163,288 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 163,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 159,732 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

not all brake pipes visible

Pass 18 Jan 2012 155,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 151,674 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 149,065 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 141,053 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 131,623 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 121,045 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 117,118 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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X895 ELC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X895 ELC, 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 X895 ELC registered?

X895 ELC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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