MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,205 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired fouling o/s/f drive shaft (1.1.17 (a))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrosion and welding not complete seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front below 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess fluid suspension pipe corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion in sil / floorpan around jacking point but outside prescribed areas
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess fluid suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
fuel pipe corroded but not leaking
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch forward of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess fluid suspension pipe corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion in sil / floorpan around jacking point but outside prescribed areas
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess fluid suspension pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
fuel pipe corroded but not leaking
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advanced corrosion on underbody fuel and suspension pipes
all coil springs rusty
both rear boot floor corners rusted through
both rear tyres wearing on edges
centre silencer outer skin rusting away
o/s/f chassis rail rusty
plastic covers on outer sills preventing full inspection
rear subframe bushes in poor condition
both front brake pipes rusty
both rear brake pipes rusty
corrosion evident on o/s/f chassis leg and o/s/r floorpan
front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear
rear coil springs corroded
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front brake pipes rusty
both rear brake pipes rusty
corrosion evident on o/s/f chassis leg and o/s/r floorpan
front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear
rear coil springs corroded
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
all coil springs corroded
both front brake pipes corroded
both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges - smooth in places
both rear brake pipes corroded
centre silencer outer skin rusting away & hanger in poor condition
corrosion on both front chassis rails & rear inner sills
front to rear brake pipes corroded
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in o/s track rod end
underbody fuel & suspension pipes rusty
all 4 coil springs rusty
all suspension componants getting rusty
crack infront number plate
rust on boot floor area
rust on steel fuel lines
ruston exhaust, and exhaust hangers very rusty
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
exhaust welds/hangers corroded
o/s/r boot floor area corroded
rear coil springs corroded
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
slight play in o/s/f track rod end
Front tyres worn on edges
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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W199 OLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 W199 OLE, 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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W199 OLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 May 2000.
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