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W698 PBD

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,267 mi
Last recorded91,267 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 PBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 91,267 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2014 89,543 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear box rusty

front crossmember rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2014 89,543 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rear box rusty

front crossmember rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 87,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,099 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear chassie showing some corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,841 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 80,840 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 78,369 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,895 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 76,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 67,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 60,447 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 53,355 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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W698 PBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W698 PBD, 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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W698 PBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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