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W98 URP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,889 mi
Last recorded105,889 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 URP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,507 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 96,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 94,284 miles

Front Lower nearside and offside lower ball joints have slight lift

Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,931 miles

Front Lower nearside and offside ball joints have slight lift

Pass 12 Nov 2015 86,755 miles

slight lift in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,637 miles

slight lift in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 19 Nov 2013 80,514 miles

slight lift in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

some wear to tyres on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 77,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,485 miles

some lift in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Fail 16 Nov 2010 72,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 72,908 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,715 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 58,596 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 51,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W98 URP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W98 URP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W98 URP registered?

W98 URP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is W98 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W98 URP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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