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W833 OBY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,895 mi
Last recorded82,895 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW833 OBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,895 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 82,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens slightly damaged not affecting light emitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 76,761 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 76,761 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,043 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 71,043 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,870 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 59,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,108 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 50,520 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 50,520 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 49,985 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 49,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,310 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,810 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,809 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 46,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,408 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,549 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 45,549 miles

Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,523 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 44,523 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,491 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,910 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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W833 OBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W833 OBY, 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 W833 OBY registered?

W833 OBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W833 OBY safe to buy?

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