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W581 OLE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,660 mi
Last recorded85,660 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 OLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 85,660 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 81,944 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 73,179 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 68,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,480 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,629 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,628 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 54,770 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 50,299 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 46,660 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge and cracking between the tread.

Fail 10 May 2017 46,650 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge and cracking between the tread.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 43,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear axle fluid leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,539 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Evidence of a possible fuel leak.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,577 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 40,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 28 May 2013 40,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 28 May 2012 39,857 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2011 39,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2011 39,277 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2010 38,433 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 36,042 miles

long travel on handbrake

Pass 28 May 2008 35,133 miles

nearside front seat belt wont retract easy

slight leak from rear differential

Fail 23 May 2008 35,133 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front seat belt wont retract easy

slight leak from rear differential

wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 25 May 2007 33,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 31,972 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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W581 OLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W581 OLE, 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 W581 OLE registered?

W581 OLE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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