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V198 BFE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 BFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 156,122 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 145,903 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 145,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 137,281 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 137,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 111,930 miles

child seats fitted off-side & near-side rear belts not checked

Fail 6 Sep 2006 111,930 miles

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

child seats fitted off-side & near-side rear belts not checked

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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V198 BFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V198 BFE, 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 V198 BFE registered?

V198 BFE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V198 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V198 BFE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V198 BFE have outstanding finance?

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