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X297 OBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,877 mi
Last recorded130,877 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX297 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 130,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 127,405 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 122,993 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 118,433 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 113,119 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,439 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 107,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,014 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

rear boot lid has slight corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2013 101,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

rear boot lid has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,192 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,903 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 93,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 87,466 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 77,695 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,321 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,460 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 49,838 miles

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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X297 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X297 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 X297 OBH registered?

X297 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X297 OBH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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