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X271 OBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

269,525 mi
Last recorded269,525 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2020 269,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear sill / wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear boot floor has hole due to corrosion

Nearside Front jacking points corroded

Offside Front jacking points corroded

Rear exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 4 Apr 2019 266,358 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 261,486 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 253,934 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 253,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 233,788 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 233,788 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 211,634 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 211,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 208,199 miles

offside rear tail lamp too bright

Fail 19 Jul 2013 208,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear tail lamp too bright

Pass 12 May 2012 202,111 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 193,358 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 193,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 182,745 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres -edges wearing

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm,offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 24 Oct 2009 182,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front and offside front tyres -edges wearing

nearside rear tyre 2-3mm,offside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear inner tail lamp not working

Pass 25 Oct 2008 178,646 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 178,626 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 165,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 141,801 miles

O/S/F fog light lens cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2006 141,801 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

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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X271 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X271 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 X271 OBH registered?

X271 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 November 2000.

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