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W208 NSG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,300 mi
Last recorded112,300 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 NSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 112,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

n/s/and/o/s/inner and outer sill has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2020 112,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2020 112,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 107,304 miles

exhaust corroded

offside and nearside outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012

Bad oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 106,108 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 104,696 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 104,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 103,800 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Mar 2007 97,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 89,561 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 89,535 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W208 NSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W208 NSG, 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 W208 NSG registered?

W208 NSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W208 NSG safe to buy?

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