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X47 OBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,159 mi
Last recorded235,159 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX47 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 235,159 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight crack in windscreen

Fail 13 Jan 2017 235,158 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight crack in windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2016 201,022 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 201,022 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 151,451 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 151,451 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 148,229 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 141,819 miles

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)

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 136,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 129,470 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 123,593 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light has a couple of bulbs out

Fail 24 Jun 2009 123,581 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake light has a couple of bulbs out

Pass 21 Jun 2008 117,496 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 117,496 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 108,725 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 98,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 93,146 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 93,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X47 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X47 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 X47 OBH registered?

X47 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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