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X963 OLC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,678 mi
Last recorded145,678 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX963 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 145,678 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 136,205 miles

suspension lower on offside rear

Fail 18 Sep 2015 136,205 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

suspension lower on offside rear

Pass 8 Oct 2014 129,824 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 2 Oct 2014 129,824 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 10 Oct 2013 125,340 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 120,987 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2013 120,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 112,108 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Feb 2012 112,108 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2011 105,021 miles

Nearside 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)

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2011 104,968 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside 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)

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2010 98,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 98,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 88,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 75,670 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tryres wearing on outer edge

oil leak turbo area

Pass 25 Nov 2006 62,439 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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X963 OLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel 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 X963 OLC, 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 X963 OLC registered?

X963 OLC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 November 2000.

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