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X303 XOO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,850 mi
Last recorded155,850 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 XOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 155,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 155,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Borderline (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 148,346 miles

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

Rear exhaust box showing signs of deterioration

Undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2020 146,478 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 143,443 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 140,813 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 136,595 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 136,593 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor as marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 133,393 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 133,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 129,363 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating with age

Fail 10 Feb 2015 129,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating with age

Pass 29 Jan 2014 126,166 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2013 123,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 123,083 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 120,344 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 117,236 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 117,233 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 107,916 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 84,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Dec 2006 74,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 74,078 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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X303 XOO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X303 XOO, 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 X303 XOO registered?

X303 XOO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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