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W727 OLF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,931 mi
Last recorded185,931 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW727 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 185,931 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Pipe bulging (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe has extensive surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 185,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Rubber hose bulging (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Repair to sill covered in underseal & the sill trim. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe has extensive surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 165,557 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

heavy underseal/bitumen over underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2017 158,685 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill repaired and under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp outputs deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2017 158,664 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill inadequately repaired close to suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp outputs deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2017 158,641 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill close to suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Upper shock mount corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 149,197 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 149,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,059 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 138,059 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 133,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 122,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 122,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 111,963 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 104,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn/lipped

Fail 16 Aug 2010 104,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 88,073 miles

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

front brakes need checking-warning light on!!

Pass 6 Aug 2008 81,660 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 71,465 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 52,096 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 47,834 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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W727 OLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 W727 OLF, 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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W727 OLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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