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X659 OBA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,358 mi
Last recorded205,358 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX659 OBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2022 205,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox exhaust bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

General Body corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2021 203,516 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 203,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 199,048 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2020 199,048 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine misfiring & light on

Pass 15 Mar 2019 186,805 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 186,800 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside shows signs of over heating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 171,195 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 171,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 155,029 miles

ALL four tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2017 155,029 miles

ALL four tyres worn on the inner edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 139,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 122,705 miles

NSF tyre worn low on inner edge

OSF tyre worn very low on inner edge, close to legal limit

Fail 24 Mar 2015 122,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

NSF fog light not working

NSF tyre worn low on inner edge

Front wiper poor

OSF tyre worn very low on inner edge, close to legal limit

Rear pads worn low, close to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2013 101,900 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,379 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,558 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,905 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,230 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 56,939 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,004 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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X659 OBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X659 OBA, 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 X659 OBA registered?

X659 OBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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