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W293 OLH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,627 mi
Last recorded161,627 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW293 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 161,627 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 161,135 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill meets inner sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 146,263 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 146,263 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 135,077 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 134,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,887 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 122,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill this is also a jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 103,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,both edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 95,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner tyre slight wear,

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2013 93,891 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 93,891 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,433 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,968 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 86,968 miles

Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,633 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2008 665,673 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 665,673 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 59,250 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 59,250 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W293 OLH 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 63.6%.

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 W293 OLH, 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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W293 OLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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