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X498 VSH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,310 mi
Last recorded126,310 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 VSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 126,310 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 126,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 124,338 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

presenter adviced

Pass 25 Jul 2013 120,401 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 120,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 115,234 miles

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

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

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

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 106,125 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 101,430 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 101,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

SRS light staying on

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 94,976 miles

SRS light staying on

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have signs of wearing on both edges

Fail 24 Feb 2009 94,976 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

SRS light staying on

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have signs of wearing on both edges

Pass 12 Feb 2008 88,789 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 88,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,677 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 78,666 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside and nearside front and rear tyres edges wear out

Pass 15 Feb 2006 68,159 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 VSH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X498 VSH, 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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X498 VSH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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