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V198 KAB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,095 mi
Last recorded129,095 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 KAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 129,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake valve leaking abs unit leaking brake fluid at pipes (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens discoloured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp lens discoloured

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 128,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 128,356 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 123,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

jacking points corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

suspension componants corroded

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2018 120,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front jacking points corroded and holed

plastic trays/arches/sills fitted not allowing full inspection

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jan 2018 120,111 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front jacking points corroded and holed

plastic trays/arches/sills fitted not allowing full inspection

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2017 116,605 miles

Both front jacking points corroded and holed, but not within any mounting points.

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Unable to check outer sills as covers/side skirts fitted to vehicle.

suspect washer bottle is leaking

Fail 25 Jan 2017 116,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front jacking points corroded and holed, but not within any mounting points.

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Unable to check outer sills as covers/side skirts fitted to vehicle.

suspect washer bottle is leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2016 113,166 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 113,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 103,935 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 98,715 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 98,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,567 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 91,597 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 10 Feb 2011 86,047 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 82,668 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 82,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front top spring mounts slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2009 76,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 76,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,940 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

off side front foglight not working

rear tyres low on tread

serentine belt tensioner faulty

Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,892 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 64,887 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on both edges and just test

Pass 21 Jan 2006 59,873 miles

advise rear number plate

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 KAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KAB, 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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V198 KAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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