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X748 OOC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,453 mi
Last recorded148,453 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX748 OOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 148,453 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 148,452 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 148,017 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 148,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 143,984 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 139,744 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 139,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside rear jacking block under sill missing

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

oil leak gearbox

Pass 24 Jun 2014 134,147 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 134,147 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 126,717 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 126,716 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 121,143 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 121,143 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2011 113,500 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 113,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 103,969 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 103,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 93,137 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 80,574 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 60,954 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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X748 OOC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X748 OOC, 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 X748 OOC registered?

X748 OOC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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