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W998 RNH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,929 mi
Last recorded168,929 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 RNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 168,929 miles

Both front fog lights are insecure

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 168,929 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front fog lights are insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads are worn low

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

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 162,721 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 162,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 156,049 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 148,134 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit

Chips in Windscreen

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded ,leaking and heat Shield loose above

Fail 29 Mar 2010 148,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both Front Antiroll bar link rods worn

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit

Chips in Windscreen

Offside door mirror lense damaged

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded ,leaking and heat Shield loose above

Pass 17 Jun 2008 134,953 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 124,937 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 109,869 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 109,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE

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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W998 RNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W998 RNH, 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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What year was W998 RNH registered?

W998 RNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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