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V159 OHJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

273,678 mi
Last recorded273,678 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 OHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 273,678 miles

both front tyres worn

nsf spring incorroectly positioned

nsf spring mount undersealed

nsr tyre worn

osf wheelbearing slight play

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 5 Apr 2011 273,677 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nsf spring incorrectly positioned

nsf spring mount undersealed

nsf tyre

nsr tyre

osf tyre

osf wheelbearing play

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Apr 2010
Fail 30 Mar 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake increase/decrease difference between wheels is 35% the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Feb 2009 208,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 177,690 miles

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

damage to boot lid

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2008 177,683 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

damage to boot lid

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2007 153,334 miles

slight play in both rear lower hub joints

Fail 14 Mar 2007 153,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Slight play in both rear lower hub joints

Pass 23 Mar 2006 129,776 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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V159 OHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V159 OHJ, 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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V159 OHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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