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X498 RHJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,492 mi
Last recorded143,492 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 143,492 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 142,237 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2023 140,733 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 139,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 138,369 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2021 138,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2020 137,567 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 136,656 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 135,448 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 134,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 132,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 132,531 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 130,135 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 127,624 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 125,667 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 123,329 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 121,118 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 118,669 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 110,861 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 105,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 98,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 91,467 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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X498 RHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

X498 RHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X498 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X498 RHJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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