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W353 OGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,426 mi
Last recorded127,426 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 127,426 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 119,713 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 112,966 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 112,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,202 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f wheelarch and both rear outer arches corroded

o/s/f tyre slight ware outside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,243 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,858 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 79,275 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 73,372 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,332 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 62,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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W353 OGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W353 OGC, 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 W353 OGC registered?

W353 OGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W353 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W353 OGC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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