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X102 OBA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,702 mi
Last recorded119,702 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX102 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 119,702 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 119,452 miles

Rear suspension has been excessively modified

Fail 8 Nov 2023 119,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear suspension has been excessively modified

Pass 31 Oct 2022 119,334 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 118,739 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 118,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect DANGEROUS (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached DANGEROUS (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut not through to lock nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect DANGEROUS (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached DANGEROUS (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to seat being down

Pass 2 Nov 2020 118,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,798 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 115,355 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 113,149 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 111,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,668 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 105,348 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 102,742 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2012 97,879 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 96,113 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 96,113 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,578 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 89,994 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 84,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 79,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 79,367 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 74,065 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 69,130 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside 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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X102 OBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X102 OBA, 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 X102 OBA registered?

X102 OBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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