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W686 OLA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,600 mi
Last recorded61,600 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW686 OLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 61,600 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 61,243 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 60,873 miles

n/s mirror glass is loose

Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 59,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,284 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 59,284 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 58,618 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 58,618 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 58,118 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 57,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,059 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,592 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 56,592 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,144 miles

n/s/f outer tyre wall damage

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,877 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,602 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,942 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 46,942 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 40,559 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,243 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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W686 OLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W686 OLA, 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 W686 OLA registered?

W686 OLA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W686 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W686 OLA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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