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X921 OUA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,948 mi
Last recorded126,948 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX921 OUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 126,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 117,598 miles

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 117,598 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 111,993 miles

center exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres small cuts in tread no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r top suspension arm outer bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 111,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

center exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres small cuts in tread no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

n/s/r & o/s/r top suspension arm outer bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r shock damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.

play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 107,395 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings slightly noisey not to x/s at time of test.

play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

rear underbody corroded not in a prescribed area at time of test.

Fail 8 Feb 2014 107,340 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings slightly noisey not to x/s at time of test.

play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

rear underbody corroded not in a prescribed area at time of test.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 101,161 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r boot floor rotten

rear part of exhaust corroded

self leveling pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2013 101,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and o/s/r boot floor rotten

rear part of exhaust corroded

self leveling pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,956 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on,brake inspection required

offside front tyre has a split in the tread,no cords visable.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR Tyre wearing low

Fail 31 Jan 2011 85,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR Tyre wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 56,955 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,237 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,925 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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X921 OUA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X921 OUA, 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 X921 OUA registered?

X921 OUA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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