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W389 OGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

284,770 mi
Last recorded284,770 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 OGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 284,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 284,139 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 165,109 miles

all wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 165,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 155,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 147,957 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and rear tyer inner wall has slight cuts not reached cords

Pass 12 May 2008 139,205 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn inside edge cords not exposed.

both rear tyres worn inside cords not exposed

Pass 29 Jan 2007 129,299 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2007 129,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 120,969 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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W389 OGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W389 OGF, 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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W389 OGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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