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TNT 88S

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

189,746 mi
Last recorded189,746 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNT 88S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 189,746 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 189,315 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 189,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2022 187,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 187,036 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 187,034 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 184,555 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 184,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 183,449 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2019 183,448 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 178,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

rear suspension components corroded, however not excessive

Fail 11 Jan 2018 178,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear suspension components corroded, however not excessive

Pass 13 Jan 2017 175,415 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 175,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 171,779 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 169,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 169,209 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 166,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 166,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 162,285 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 162,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 154,403 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 144,205 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 144,205 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 138,325 miles

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

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

battery flat.

windows inop.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 138,318 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

battery flat.

windows inop.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 125,408 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 99,112 miles

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

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

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

near side front fog lamp cracked

off side front fog lamp smashed

Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,271 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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TNT 88S is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 TNT 88S, 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 TNT 88S registered?

TNT 88S is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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