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W448 BVW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,115 mi
Last recorded106,115 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 BVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 106,115 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 94,454 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 94,451 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 93,917 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 18 May 2023 91,348 miles

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

o/s/f lower spot light loose

o/s/f subframe bottom arm mount damaged

Fail 18 May 2023 91,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/f lower spot light loose

o/s/f subframe bottom arm mount damaged

Pass 2 May 2022 89,738 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 88,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 86,702 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 May 2020 86,702 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 84,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 80,980 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,565 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

wiper is wipping poorly

Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,949 miles

headlamp lenses misted creating poor beam image

Fail 24 Jun 2016 73,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp lenses misted creating poor beam image

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,256 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 69,256 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,958 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,559 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,559 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,918 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 51,254 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,541 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,717 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 9 May 2007 31,410 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,218 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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W448 BVW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W448 BVW, 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 W448 BVW registered?

W448 BVW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W448 BVW shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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