CarVerify

Free Car Check

X556 OCT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,774 mi
Last recorded141,774 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX556 OCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 141,774 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 141,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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 22 Mar 2016 137,678 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 134,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear wheel arches corrosion starting to appear

uneven wear rear brake pads

Fail 29 Jan 2014 121,637 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 121,637 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 108,008 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 96,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 88,225 miles

Nearside front tyre is getting low on the inner edge

Offside front washer jet is not working but the nearside washer cleans the full screen just.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 84,541 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,585 miles

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

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

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

front screenwash has only just enough fluid to clear the screen. i suspect thre may be a problem please investigate.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 78,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front screenwash has only just enough fluid to clear the screen. i suspect thre may be a problem please investigate.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,069 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 53,991 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
Full Mercedes-benz E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X556 OCT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X556 OCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X556 OCT?

You can check the full history of X556 OCT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X556 OCT registered?

X556 OCT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 November 2000.

Is X556 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X556 OCT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X556 OCT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X556 OCT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.