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X558 OCT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

364,896 mi
Last recorded364,896 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX558 OCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 364,896 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 358,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

steering rack inner joints slight freeplay

Pass 2 Feb 2015 338,128 miles

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

n/s rear tyre edge worn

Fail 2 Feb 2015 338,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre edge worn

Pass 13 Jan 2014 323,489 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 323,489 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 305,813 miles

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

major transmission fluid leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 283,833 miles

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

both front a/r/b rubbers to body worn

n/s/f tyre wearing badly on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 261,569 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 261,190 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 239,356 miles

chips in screen,h/l leveler broken,front pads worn low?damage n/s/f wing/fog light,o/s headlight slight defused.

Fail 13 Jan 2010 239,356 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

chips in screen,h/l leveler broken,front pads worn low?damage n/s/f wing/fog light,o/s headlight slight defused.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 217,770 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 217,767 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

chips in windscreen

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2008 193,359 miles

DRIVERS SIDE DOOR MIRROR DIS-COLOURED O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Aug 2007 184,067 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 184,065 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 172,770 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 172,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 141,302 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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X558 OCT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel 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 X558 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.

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What year was X558 OCT registered?

X558 OCT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X558 OCT safe to buy?

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