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X68 OBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,191 mi
Last recorded158,191 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX68 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 158,191 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Mirror Glass Deteriorated, Not Affecting View

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 148,224 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 148,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 138,390 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,687 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear subframe bushes worn

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 129,687 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear subframe bushes worn

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 119,728 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 107,302 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 107,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,050 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,584 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 75,094 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 70,149 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 64,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 57,630 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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X68 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc 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 X68 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 X68 OBH registered?

X68 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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