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X298 BTT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,156 mi
Last recorded152,156 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 BTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 152,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 152,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 138,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 138,886 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 126,260 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2017 126,255 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 190,251 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 190,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 177,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 167,365 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 123,136 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in both front anti roll bar end bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2012 104,922 miles

rear exhaust box poor

Fail 2 Jul 2012 104,922 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust box poor

Pass 15 Apr 2011 102,019 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 102,019 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

aux belt poor

nsr tyre on limit

osr flexi hose poor

Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,550 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 92,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,270 miles

advise that iiner brake disk have got some sign of pitting/tyres getting very close to spec

Pass 7 Mar 2008 77,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,608 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 13 Mar 2007 71,608 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 3 Feb 2006 65,653 miles

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

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

Oil leak from rear axle

Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,653 miles

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

Oil leak from rear axle

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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X298 BTT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 X298 BTT, 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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X298 BTT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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