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W288 BNO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,942 mi
Last recorded148,942 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 BNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2022 148,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Body panels corroding

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 147,301 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 144,469 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 136,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 132,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 110,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in it

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 110,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a nail in it

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 101,617 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,505 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,266 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 88,266 miles

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

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 84,953 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 75,276 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,811 miles

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil Leak at back axle

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,703 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,257 miles

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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W288 BNO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 W288 BNO, 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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W288 BNO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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