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X98 DVV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 96,122 miles

Advise condition of headlamps

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield appears to be missing - Not considered a fire risk

Fail 14 Dec 2023 96,122 miles

Advise condition of headlamps

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield appears to be missing - Not considered a fire risk

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 94,218 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on exhaust system

rear heat shield loose (rear box)

Fail 2 Nov 2022 94,190 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on exhaust system

rear heat shield loose (rear box)

Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 18 Nov 2021 92,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 16 Nov 2020 90,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on exhaust system

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Nov 2019 88,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on exhaust

engine has a misting of oil

Pass 6 Dec 2018 84,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine has a misting of oil

rear brake hoses starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 7 Dec 2017 80,767 miles

rear brake hoses starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2016 76,506 miles

headlamp lenses starting to discolour

rear brake hoses starting to perish

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Dec 2015 73,688 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

headlamp lenses starting to discolour

nail in nearside front tyre

rear brake hoses starting to perish

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,885 miles

nearside rear tyre has split in sidewall cords not visable

Pass 23 Nov 2013 68,470 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,866 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 4 Dec 2012 64,862 miles

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,889 miles

SRS light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,455 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside rear nearing limit

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,946 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,200 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 51,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2006 43,162 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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X98 DVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X98 DVV, 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 X98 DVV registered?

X98 DVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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