MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,623 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/rear outer sill/valance corroded but not in prescribed area
o/s/rear outer sill/valance corroded but not in prescribed area
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
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
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
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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)
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
metal brake pipes getting corroded
rear brake hoses deteriorating
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
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)
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
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.
off side front tyre wearing on extreme outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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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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