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V169 OHJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Diesel 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,596 mi
Last recorded108,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV169 OHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 108,596 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 99,894 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,239 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 74,140 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 74,139 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,870 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f both have slight play in wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jan 2012 57,869 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and o/s/f both have slight play in wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jan 2011 50,833 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,133 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 45,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,622 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 34,511 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,596 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,417 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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V169 OHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V169 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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What year was V169 OHJ registered?

V169 OHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V169 OHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V169 OHJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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