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W197 AOB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,192 mi
Last recorded130,192 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 AOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 130,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear, over subframe ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside boot floor corroded, outside of any prescribed areas

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2017 129,756 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 126,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 117,160 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 117,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,442 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 107,442 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 102,232 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,038 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 101,790 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 100,734 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 99,172 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 99,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 97,875 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 97,875 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 96,573 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

rear numberplate perishing

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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W197 AOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W197 AOB, 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 W197 AOB registered?

W197 AOB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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