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OUI 5661

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,800 mi
Last recorded71,800 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 5661
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 71,800 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,752 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,084 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 68,781 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,907 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,563 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 62,550 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill section (below driver door) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 60,565 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,284 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 55,428 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 55,424 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,804 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 51,803 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,347 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 47,342 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,172 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 42,164 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,364 miles

Front to rear brake pipes covered in underseal

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspect front pads getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,759 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,324 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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OUI 5661 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OUI 5661, 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 OUI 5661 registered?

OUI 5661 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is OUI 5661 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 5661 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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