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V120 OAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

230,325 mi
Last recorded230,325 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 OAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 230,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 218,510 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 218,510 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 207,894 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 207,888 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear exaust box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 183,850 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exaust box corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 183,850 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exaust box corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 180,879 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn.(advise replace)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre inner edge worn.(advise replace)

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

Rear suspension fluid pipes corroded.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 180,879 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn.(advise replace)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre inner edge worn.(advise replace)

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

Rear suspension fluid pipes corroded.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 168,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edge

suspension pipes corroded(2 x front to rear)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 157,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 143,353 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 130,816 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 115,760 miles

fluid leak from rear axle area

Pass 9 Oct 2007 99,929 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 80,566 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 70,983 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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V120 OAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel 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 V120 OAJ, 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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V120 OAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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