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X343 OBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,998 mi
Last recorded158,998 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 158,998 miles

leak from rear

Pass 7 Apr 2017 154,590 miles

both front s/absorber bushes split

rear exhaust box support broken

rear suspension bushes cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2017 154,553 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front s/absorber bushes split

rear exhaust box support broken

rear suspension bushes cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2016 150,128 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracks all around tyre tread

rear exhaust box left metal support bracket broken

Fail 1 Apr 2016 150,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracks all around tyre tread

rear exhaust box left metal support bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2015 144,697 miles

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT VERY DIM

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 144,697 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT VERY DIM

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HEAD LIGHT SELF LEVELING ROD UNDER REAR OF CAR BROKEN

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 139,279 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 139,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 134,782 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 134,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 126,501 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2011 113,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 113,472 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,695 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 68,316 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 55,392 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 40,583 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2005 40,578 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in tyre

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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X343 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X343 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 X343 OBH registered?

X343 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X343 OBH safe to buy?

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