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X823 OFC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,216 mi
Last recorded137,216 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX823 OFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 137,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring components

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 136,899 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black back ground (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black back ground (0.1 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides n/s and o/s front ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

side skirts and undertrays fitted

spare wheel fitted same size tyre as normal wheels

Pass 1 Aug 2019 132,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 128,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Bottom ball joint rubber slight split

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes above axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 128,322 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Within 30cm of suspension (next to washer bottle under bonnet) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Bottom ball joint rubber slight split

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes above axle slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 125,693 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 122,196 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,085 miles

Nearside rear vehicle jacking point corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 116,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion around osr jacking point area

Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,040 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 107,045 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

dashboard not working

high beam tell tale not working

no milage visable

Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 118,342 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 79,958 miles

the front brake disc,s look worn

Pass 26 Jan 2008 71,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 49,287 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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X823 OFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X823 OFC, 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 X823 OFC registered?

X823 OFC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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