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5498 BP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,112 mi
Last recorded30,112 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5498 BP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 30,112 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 29,583 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 28,978 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 28,978 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,222 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,284 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 27,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 26,304 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 25,258 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 25,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 24,258 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 23,353 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 22,520 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,919 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,213 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 18,351 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,475 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,556 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 15,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,807 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,084 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 12,619 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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5498 BP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 5498 BP, 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 5498 BP registered?

5498 BP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is 5498 BP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5498 BP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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