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W482 OBY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,613 mi
Last recorded81,613 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW482 OBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 81,613 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 80,739 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 79,090 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 78,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside center exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 78,520 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 1 Aug 2019 77,666 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 76,104 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,048 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small chunk out of the outer wall

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,781 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,770 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 6 Aug 2015 69,770 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,593 miles

both front tyres have small chunks out of the outer side walls

Fail 4 Aug 2014 67,593 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have chunks out of the outer side walls

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,244 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,997 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre close to wear bars in centre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,291 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,380 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 58,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,026 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,118 miles

Nearside cat broken up inside

Pass 3 Aug 2006 48,460 miles

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

Wiper starting to get in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2005 42,277 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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W482 OBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W482 OBY, 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 W482 OBY registered?

W482 OBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W482 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W482 OBY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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