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W354 OBY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,922 mi
Last recorded71,922 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 OBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 71,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 67,453 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,222 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,834 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 62,775 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 60,106 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 60,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,240 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,414 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 54,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,275 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,322 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 48,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,802 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,767 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,036 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,985 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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W354 OBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W354 OBY, 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 W354 OBY registered?

W354 OBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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