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W698 XAA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

73,979 mi
Last recorded73,979 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 73,979 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 73,977 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 71,996 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 71,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 68,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks engine & rear axle

Fail 20 Mar 2019 68,994 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks engine & rear axle

Pass 19 Mar 2018 66,091 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 66,088 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 63,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,169 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,169 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,126 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 57,074 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,906 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 54,906 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,441 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,004 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,002 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,348 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,348 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,908 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 41,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,043 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 38,043 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,573 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,897 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 29,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,779 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,779 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 XAA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 XAA, 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 W698 XAA registered?

W698 XAA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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