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W199 OLE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,205 mi
Last recorded135,205 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 OLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 135,205 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 135,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 130,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 130,603 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 122,725 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 126,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 123,969 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 123,969 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 113,351 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 113,351 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 106,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 85,358 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 10 May 2010 80,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 75,880 miles

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 75,876 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2008 70,711 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 70,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 65,004 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 56,212 miles

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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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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