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W957 OVV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,935 mi
Last recorded93,935 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW957 OVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothside (2.7.2a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2015 90,046 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 90,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 87,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 87,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,345 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 65,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,427 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal tread depth and starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,556 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,935 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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W957 OVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W957 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 W957 OVV registered?

W957 OVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W957 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W957 OVV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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