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W108 OLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,457 mi
Last recorded164,457 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW108 OLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 164,457 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 164,457 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 158,783 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 158,783 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed routed the wrong side of suspension leg, (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pouring out from within bonnet, (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 156,813 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 156,813 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 153,234 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 153,234 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 137,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 137,453 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 130,280 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 130,280 miles

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 127,301 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 127,251 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 112,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,627 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 91,483 miles

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

offside front tyre edge worn

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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W108 OLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W108 OLB, 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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W108 OLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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