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W262 OCJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,326 mi
Last recorded105,326 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 OCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 105,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Mar 2011 105,326 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 103,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 99,851 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 94,887 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 94,887 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 89,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 75,996 miles

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

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

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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W262 OCJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W262 OCJ, 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 W262 OCJ registered?

W262 OCJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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