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W479 BBT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,858 mi
Last recorded174,858 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 BBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 174,858 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 169,223 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 160,361 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 149,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 139,405 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 139,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,796 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 125,188 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 118,713 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 111,582 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 105,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,622 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 103,622 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 102,165 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 102,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 102,125 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 102,125 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 97,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 91,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 65,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 47,256 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 22 Mar 2006 42,442 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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W479 BBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W479 BBT, 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 W479 BBT registered?

W479 BBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W479 BBT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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