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W378 OLF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,632 mi
Last recorded124,632 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 124,632 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 121,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 118,892 miles

Extensive light corrosion to n/s/r brake disc.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 116,298 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 112,418 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 112,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 106,859 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steel rim fitted to nearside rear but tyre size matches across the axles

Fail 12 Mar 2009 106,844 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 103,738 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 102,210 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 51,410 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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W378 OLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W378 OLF, 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 W378 OLF registered?

W378 OLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W378 OLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W378 OLF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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