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X72 OBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,759 mi
Last recorded144,759 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 144,759 miles

Near Side wing mirror crack.

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 131,196 miles

Allwheel arches corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear frame front mounting section corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 131,195 miles

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

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

Allwheel arches corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear frame front mounting section corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2009 118,014 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 104,761 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 90,959 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 90,959 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 78,442 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 64,606 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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X72 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X72 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 X72 OBH registered?

X72 OBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 September 2000.

Is X72 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X72 OBH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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