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X498 HTR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,817 mi
Last recorded198,817 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 HTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2023 198,817 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 191,952 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components and mountings.

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 182,550 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 176,988 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mounting points on both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 168,491 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 159,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 157,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 146,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 133,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 129,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer support bracket is only just secure and likely to fail soon

Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 120,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 115,446 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 111,238 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 107,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 99,061 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 85,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 73,974 miles

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

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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X498 HTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X498 HTR, 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 X498 HTR registered?

X498 HTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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