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W398 OGC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,550 mi
Last recorded143,550 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 143,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 138,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 135,552 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 122,050 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 110,716 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 110,716 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W398 OGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 W398 OGC, 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 W398 OGC registered?

W398 OGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W398 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W398 OGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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