MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ns rear petrol pipe corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both number plates slightly deteriorated
drivers door mirror slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W837 OBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W837 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 W837 OBY registered?
W837 OBY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 March 2000.
Is W837 OBY safe to buy?
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