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W291 OFG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,614 mi
Last recorded125,614 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 OFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 125,614 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 125,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 119,742 miles

All front and rear Wheel-Arches corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front jacking point corroded and holed.

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

Offside rear outer Boot floor corroded and holed.

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under-tray and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 13 Feb 2017 119,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All front and rear Wheel-Arches corroded.

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front jacking point corroded and holed.

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

Offside rear outer Boot floor corroded and holed.

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under-tray and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 113,118 miles

Offside front Wheel-Arch corroded.

Offside rear outer Boot floor corroded and holed.

Outer Sill covers and undertray fitted.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 113,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Offside front Wheel-Arch corroded.

Offside rear outer Boot floor corroded and holed.

Outer Sill covers and undertray fitted.

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 107,261 miles

Offside and nearside front wing wheel-arches corroded.

Offside rear outer boot floor corroded and holed.

Outer Sill covers fitted.

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

Transmission oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 100,389 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 91,372 miles

Offside front and rear Wheelarches and nearside front Wheelarch rusting.

Offside rear outer Boot floor corroded.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 81,641 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,391 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 67,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 63,737 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 48,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 48,817 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2005 39,978 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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W291 OFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W291 OFG, 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 W291 OFG registered?

W291 OFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W291 OFG safe to buy?

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