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ExpiredMileage
150,347 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front caliper feed hoses starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear wheel has x2 bolts of a different type to the rest
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front wheel has x1 bolt of a different type to the rest
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack surface corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers have surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all brake calipers have surface corrosion
complete exhaust system corroded
complete front axle has surface corrosion (all components)
complete rear axle has surface corrosion (all components)
front axle tyres are a different size to rear axle tyres
long foot brake travel
suspension fluid level below minimum
underbody of vehicle has multiple patches of surface corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure *EXTREMELY DANGEROUS* 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front caliper feed hoses starting to deteriorate (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear wheel has x2 bolts of a different type to the rest
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front wheel has x1 bolt of a different type to the rest
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack surface corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers have surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all brake calipers have surface corrosion
complete exhaust system corroded
complete front axle has surface corrosion (all components)
complete rear axle has surface corrosion (all components)
front axle tyres are a different size to rear axle tyres
long foot brake travel
suspension fluid level below minimum
underbody of vehicle has multiple patches of surface corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake pipe coroded
advise o/s/f top spring mount corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake pipe coroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened locator cup (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
surface corrosion to front suspension
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened locator cup (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
surface corrosion to front suspension
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened locator plate (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened locator plate (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis (6.1.A.1)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
front + rear sub frames corroded
under side of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
suspension pipes corroded
Coolant leak
Nearside Inner Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres worn low inner edge
rear fluid suspension unit/pipes slight leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear fluid suspension pipes junction box slight leak
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear fluid suspension pipes junction box slight leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
front number plate damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both front tyres worn low on edges
o/s front tyre sidewall damaged
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
both front tyres worn low on edges
o/s front tyre sidewall damaged
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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W98 HSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 W98 HSS, 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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W98 HSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 March 2000.
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