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X292 OBA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,569 mi
Last recorded157,569 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX292 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 157,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 132,520 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 132,520 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 123,244 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 123,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,646 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 101,646 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 100,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 100,194 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,072 miles

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

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

off side rear disc corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 99,459 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 99,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 99,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 99,005 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 97,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 97,856 miles

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

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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X292 OBA 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 X292 OBA, 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 X292 OBA registered?

X292 OBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 October 2000.

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