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W717 OVV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,704 mi
Last recorded139,704 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW717 OVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 139,704 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 136,818 miles

Shock Absorber

Fail 13 Jan 2016 136,818 miles

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

Shock Absorber

Pass 22 Dec 2014 133,094 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 131,506 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 127,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 126,310 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 126,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 124,144 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 12 Jul 2010 124,144 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 29 May 2009 110,816 miles

engine oil leaks

front and rear registration plates delaminating

offside rear door trim panel missing door opens from outside

slight corrosion from offside rear wheel arch

Fail 29 May 2009 110,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leaks

front and rear registration plates delaminating

offside rear door trim panel missing door opens from outside

slight corrosion from offside rear wheel arch

Pass 27 May 2008 94,606 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 94,606 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 124,529 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 124,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 68,953 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 58,048 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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W717 OVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W717 OVV, 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 W717 OVV registered?

W717 OVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W717 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W717 OVV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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