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X188 OBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,587 mi
Last recorded179,587 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX188 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2019 179,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all wheel arches corroded

both sills corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2019 179,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all wheel arches corroded

both sills corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 165,140 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all wheel arches/ doors slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

brake pipes corroded

headlamps deteriorated

sill kits fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2017 165,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner 2254018 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch marked with blue chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner 2254018 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all wheel arches/ doors slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

brake pipes corroded

headlamps deteriorated

sill kits fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 151,600 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 151,600 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 142,685 miles

both rear tyres mishapen and close to limit on edges

brake pipes corroded

crack in screen

under bonnet area smell of diesel

Pass 8 Nov 2013 131,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sides rear sills corroded sill kit fitted

n/s/r tyre misshaped

smell of fuel under bonnet

Fail 8 Nov 2013 131,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both sides rear sills corroded sill kit fitted

n/s/r tyre misshaped

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 15 May 2012 112,283 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 112,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

mote than 1 child seat fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 108,256 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 108,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH INNER EDGE TRACKING MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brakes showing imbalance 29%

Pass 7 Aug 2008 94,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

alot of travel on parking brake lever

Pass 9 Jul 2007 86,630 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 86,630 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 76,785 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 65,506 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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X188 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X188 OBH, 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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X188 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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