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X267 OBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

266,169 mi
Last recorded266,169 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX267 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 266,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed just outside of a prescribed area

offside rear tyre nearing wear bands

outer sill and under trays fitted, unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2015 260,694 miles

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

Rear number plate cracked

nearside front inner wing corroded not prescribed area

rear wheel arches and rear inner sills corroded not holed

Fail 23 Sep 2015 260,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear number plate cracked

nearside front inner wing corroded not prescribed area

rear wheel arches and rear inner sills corroded not holed

Pass 10 Sep 2014 253,693 miles

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

nearside front inner wing corroded not prescribed area

offside and nearside front chassis and rear inner sills corroding, nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 245,966 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front inner wing corroded not prescribed area

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2012 236,538 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OUTER SILL AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Fail 5 Jul 2012 236,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

OUTER SILL AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Pass 10 Jun 2011 229,802 miles

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

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

rear floors corroding not holed

Fail 6 Jun 2011 229,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear floors corroding not holed

wiper poor

Pass 16 Apr 2010 208,259 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 208,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 184,076 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 153,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 116,298 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 100,463 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 100,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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X267 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X267 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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What year was X267 OBH registered?

X267 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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