MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,696 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
sill covers fitted
slight suspension knock
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
sill covers fitted
slight suspension knock
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
advise o/s n/s rear body to suspension arms corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
advise o/s eront tyre worn inner edge
advise o/s n/s rear body to suspension arms corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Honeycombe background effect on number plates.
l/h/r tyre = cut to inner wall - tread on 3.m.m.=recommend new
r/h/r tyre on 2.5 m.m.=recommend new
slight play in l/h/f wheel bearing
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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X198 VPS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 X198 VPS, 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 VPS registered?
X198 VPS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 November 2000.
Is X198 VPS safe to buy?
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