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W898 MBB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,970 mi
Last recorded182,970 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 MBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 182,970 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 167,452 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f jacking point rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2010 152,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 137,123 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2009 137,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2008 121,293 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 106,335 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 153,410 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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W898 MBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W898 MBB, 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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W898 MBB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W898 MBB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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