MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,110 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine intake /air filter insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W396 OGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver 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 W396 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 W396 OGC registered?
W396 OGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 2000.
Is W396 OGC safe to buy?
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