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W988 BDP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,751 mi
Last recorded196,751 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW988 BDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 196,751 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 194,388 miles

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

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front and offside front floors corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 194,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

all four tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front and offside front floors corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 186,741 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 176,507 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 176,507 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 161,552 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 161,513 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 150,959 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 150,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 141,135 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 71,655 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 129,862 miles

Front 'no' plate cracked.

Front castor bushes split.

Front drop links worn.

Missing one jacking bunge.

Missing x1 fuel pipe metal bracket.

Rear coil springs ryusty.

Rear silencer rusty.

Rear tyres low.

Stone chips in screen.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 106,559 miles

same as sheet 574489696190 18/07/2006 at 14:14

Fail 18 Jul 2006 106,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyre treads wearing on inner edges

fuel,brake and suspension pipes first clamp underneath missing

nearside rear jacking block missing

nearside sill trim loose

small chips in windscreen

some imbalance on rear brakes(foot)

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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W988 BDP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W988 BDP, 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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W988 BDP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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