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W398 XCY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,912 mi
Last recorded137,912 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 XCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 137,912 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 137,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 132,995 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 131,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

srs warning lamp on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 131,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

srs warning lamp on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 126,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 126,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 122,680 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 111,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fueltank cap seal starting to perrish

n\s\f fog lamp lens broken

rear number plate deformed

srs lamp on

Pass 23 Apr 2008 95,872 miles

Airbag light on dash

Horn,very slight distorted sound,possible water ingress in horn

Slight water ingress on rear number plate

Pass 8 May 2007 80,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,311 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 XCY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc 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 W398 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

W398 XCY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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