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W398 TFV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,710 mi
Last recorded118,710 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 TFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 118,710 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 113,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Washer jets need some attention

Pass 29 Jan 2024 109,534 miles

Exhaust noisy catalytic converter rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 109,534 miles

Exhaust noisy catalytic converter rattling (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 105,106 miles

Nearside Rear NSR brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear OSR brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 105,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill around jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill around jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,182 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 101,178 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,885 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 98,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,707 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 86,346 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 86,346 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,047 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 14 Jun 2016 76,313 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,657 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 71,657 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,481 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,711 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,513 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,058 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 24,171 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 24,171 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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W398 TFV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

W398 TFV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W398 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W398 TFV shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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