MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs heavily worn
n/s/f steel spare wheel fitted at time of test
o/s sill cover insecure and hanging down
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs heavily worn
n/s/f rear view mirror glass missing
n/s/f steel spare wheel fitted at time of test
n/s/r tyre under inflated
o/s sill cover insecure and hanging down
o/s/f washer jet not hitting the sreen in the swept area
rear wiper blade split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W988 XJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 XJW, 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 XJW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 2 March 2000.
Is W988 XJW safe to buy?
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