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XOO 888

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,615 mi
Last recorded161,615 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOO 888
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 161,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 160,621 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 160,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 157,695 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 157,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 155,874 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 153,906 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 152,683 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

Pass 12 Jun 2019 150,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 148,205 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 145,435 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 140,914 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded both (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear differential corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 137,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 132,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 132,508 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 127,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 122,216 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 117,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 117,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 103,858 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 103,858 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 93,116 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,916 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 84,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 75,667 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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XOO 888 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XOO 888, 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 XOO 888 registered?

XOO 888 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is XOO 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOO 888 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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