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W448 OAJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,045 mi
Last recorded85,045 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 OAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,045 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 83,199 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 66,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside door mirror assembly slightly loose

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 66,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside door mirror assembly slightly loose

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Under vehicle (2.3.2)

Under vehicle metal fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,750 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,311 miles

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

nearside front tyre uneven wear to inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2014 46,166 miles

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

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

nearside front tyre uneven wear to inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,140 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,070 miles

heavily greased brake pipes.

nearside rear brake disc corroded & in a poor condition.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 38,068 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

heavily greased brake pipes.

nearside rear brake disc corroded & in a poor condition.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,806 miles

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

rear brake discs deteriorating.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,758 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2010 32,746 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,089 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

deterioration & security of rear exhaust mounting bracket.

deterioration of both rear brake discs.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,587 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,711 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,828 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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W448 OAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W448 OAJ, 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 W448 OAJ registered?

W448 OAJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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