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W131 OLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,623 mi
Last recorded155,623 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 OLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 155,623 miles

n/s/rear outer sill/valance corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s/rear outer sill/valance corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 20 Jul 2017 155,623 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/rear outer sill/valance corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s/rear outer sill/valance corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 17 May 2016 144,749 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner sills corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

oil leak

rear of the vehicle floor area corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 144,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner sills corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

oil leak

rear of the vehicle floor area corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 133,401 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Sill covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2015 133,398 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 120,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 120,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Head lamp lenes deteriorating

Slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 116,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 116,689 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 112,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 107,034 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing low and pitting on rear brake discs

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight deterioration on rear suspension rubber bushes

Pass 2 Oct 2009 101,516 miles

metal brake pipes getting corroded

rear brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2008 97,739 miles

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

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

n/s fog light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2007 93,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 74,773 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre tread worn below 1.6 mm on inside edge

offside front tyre tread worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 16 Aug 2006 74,773 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre tread worn below 1.6mm on inside edge.

Offside front tyre tread worn smooth on inside edge.

Pass 24 May 2005 52,306 miles

off side front tyre wearing on extreme outer edge

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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W131 OLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W131 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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W131 OLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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