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X183 TAO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,360 mi
Last recorded167,360 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX183 TAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 167,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 163,256 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2023 158,471 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 158,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting point (under bonnet) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 150,209 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring upper cup corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 150,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear coil spring upper cup corroded

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 147,286 miles

Rear brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.

Fail 16 Dec 2021 147,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads have 3000-4000 miles remaining approximately.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 141,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 138,269 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre wearing smooth on inner edge.

Pass 17 May 2018 126,882 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,211 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 116,087 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2016 116,087 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2015 107,419 miles

underside corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 99,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,441 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,791 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,191 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,398 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,527 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 67,280 miles

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

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

rear end very rusty and will need treated

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear axle casing has an oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,086 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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X183 TAO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X183 TAO, 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 X183 TAO registered?

X183 TAO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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