MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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)
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)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear tail lamp too bright
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
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
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)
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)
O/S/F fog light lens cracked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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X271 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 November 2000.
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