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W201 OLE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,348 mi
Last recorded176,348 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 OLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 176,348 miles

Fuel Pipe Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Wing Corroded

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 170,025 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 170,025 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 163,962 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 158,182 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 158,182 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 154,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 153,295 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 151,575 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 151,575 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 149,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 149,867 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 146,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 143,600 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 143,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 139,742 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2009
Fail 26 Jun 2009

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 130,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 125,949 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 118,895 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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W201 OLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W201 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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What year was W201 OLE registered?

W201 OLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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