MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES VERY CORRODED / VARIOUS BOTH SIDES
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES VERY CORRODED / VARIOUS BOTH SIDES
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT
rear steel brake pipes corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear steel brake pipes corroded
offside rear lower side light not working
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside rear lower side light not working
rear tyres worn close to legal limit
corrosion forming on all steel brake and fuel pipes
various rear suspension arms have bushes in poor condition
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
corrosion forming on all steel brake and fuel pipes
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brakes 55% unbalanced
rear brakes 55% unbalanced
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V588 NAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 V588 NAM, 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 V588 NAM registered?
V588 NAM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 February 2000.
Is V588 NAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for V588 NAM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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