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X198 NUG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,398 mi
Last recorded206,398 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 NUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 206,398 miles

COVER SILLS FITTED O/S AND N/S

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO CORDS O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO CORDS O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 206,302 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

COVER SILLS FITTED O/S AND N/S

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO CORDS O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN CLOSE TO CORDS O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 194,551 miles

BELLY PAN FITTED

COVER SILLS FITTED

Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 194,551 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO LOAD SENSOR (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system ACROSS REAR TO LOAD SENSOR (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BELLY PAN FITTED

COVER SILLS FITTED

Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 187,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 163,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 163,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 145,557 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 135,487 miles

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

n/s/r metal brake pipes damp

Pass 14 Aug 2013 122,556 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 112,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 104,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 98,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 93,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 86,803 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 79,739 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 67,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2006 67,469 miles

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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X198 NUG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X198 NUG, 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 X198 NUG registered?

X198 NUG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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