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W459 ODE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,618 mi
Last recorded184,618 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 ODE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 184,618 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and back (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 180,344 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal cracking

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody/ suspension corroded/ sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 180,344 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal cracking

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody/ suspension corroded/ sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 176,993 miles

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

underside of car getting rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2018 176,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

underside of car suspension rusty

Pass 5 May 2016 170,803 miles

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

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

exhaust system general corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2016 170,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system general corrosion

Pass 21 May 2015 170,056 miles

both front sills have slight corrosion out of perscribed area

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2015 170,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front sills have slight corrosion out of perscribed area

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 May 2014 163,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 May 2014 163,067 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 158,979 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 158,979 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 156,236 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 151,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have damge to outter side walls and outter side walls in poor condition

both rear inner sills corroded

off side front chassis rail corroded

off side front jacking rubber missing

plastic sill covers fitted

rear diff oil leak

rear floor pan ( tunnel ) corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2011 151,665 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have damge to outter side walls and outter side walls in poor condition

both rear inner sills corroded

off side front chassis rail corroded

off side front jacking rubber missing

plastic sill covers fitted

rear diff oil leak

rear floor pan ( tunnel ) corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 147,311 miles

Road wheels scuffed on outer edge.

Fail 10 Apr 2010 147,040 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn to the limit, wearing uneven on inner edge and has some damage to outer sidewall. Suggest renewed.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and nearing limit.

Road wheels scuffed on outer edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 142,995 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre has damage to the sidewall and has been repaired with glue

Fail 18 Apr 2009 142,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre has damage to the sidewall and has been repaired with glue

Pass 24 Apr 2008 135,211 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 127,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf mirror cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2007 127,015 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oofside mirror glass deteriating

rear no.plate deteriating

Pass 8 Jun 2006 122,185 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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W459 ODE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W459 ODE, 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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W459 ODE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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