CarVerify

Free Car Check

W518 OHB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

197,697 mi
Last recorded197,697 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 OHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 197,697 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both sides body panel slight corroded

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 181,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 146,465 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 132,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 132,895 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 123,518 miles

Coolant low

Pass 29 Aug 2020 108,986 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 108,986 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 64,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 63,015 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,826 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 57,044 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,559 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2011 53,899 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,899 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,210 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,547 miles

rear exhaust section poor = mounting corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2008 47,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

TYRES = l/h/f = 1.6mm , r/h/f = 2.0mm , r/h/r = 2.0mm = recommend new.

rear exhaust section poor = mounting corroded

wiper blade poor = recommend new

Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,497 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 42,415 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
Full Mercedes-benz E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W518 OHB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 W518 OHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W518 OHB?

You can check the full history of W518 OHB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W518 OHB registered?

W518 OHB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W518 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 OHB 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.

Does W518 OHB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W518 OHB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.