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W488 PPO

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,239 mi
Last recorded81,239 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 PPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2018 81,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,192 miles

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

fluid leaking from transmisson pipe under radiator

nearside bonnet catch not latching

Fail 10 Jun 2014 81,192 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fluid leaking from transmisson pipe under radiator

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet will not latch on n/s

Pass 3 Mar 2011 79,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 69,987 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 66,468 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,796 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 59,609 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight bind rear brakes †

Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,223 miles

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

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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W488 PPO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W488 PPO, 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 W488 PPO registered?

W488 PPO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W488 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W488 PPO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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