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W883 OVV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,534 mi
Last recorded171,534 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 OVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 171,534 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2016 168,815 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 166,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 159,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear fluid suspension pipe slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 159,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear fluid suspension pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 152,140 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both sides front brake pipes under wings rusty

metal brake pipes over rear sub frame and both sides rusty

metal suspension pipes at both rear rusty

slight play offside inner steering rack

under side covers in place some items not visible

Pass 5 Nov 2012 145,302 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 140,823 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 140,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 119,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 119,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 108,546 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 108,546 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 95,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 81,826 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 75,314 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 75,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 64,227 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W883 OVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W883 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 W883 OVV registered?

W883 OVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 June 2000.

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