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X998 MKK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,741 mi
Last recorded144,741 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 MKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 144,741 miles

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

airbag light on

engine mgt light on

fuel pipes corroded

suspension metal pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 144,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

airbag light on

engine mgt light on

fuel pipes corroded

suspension metal pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 130,911 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

SRS air bag warning light on. Not currently a testable item but due for inclusion within MOT test at some point during 2012

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mgt light on

Fail 26 Jan 2012 130,911 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

SRS air bag warning light on. Not currently a testable item but due for inclusion within MOT test at some point during 2012

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mgt light on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 119,214 miles

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

rear metal suspension pipes corroded

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Jan 2011 119,214 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear metal suspension pipes corroded

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Jan 2010 106,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

Fail 25 Jan 2010 106,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

irregular wear pattern to front tyres ( heavy wear on inside edges)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,185 miles

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

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

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Jan 2009 95,185 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Jan 2008 83,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fan belt starting to shread

Fail 23 Jan 2008 83,904 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fan belt starting to shread

Pass 26 Jan 2007 72,538 miles

front pads getting low and front discs worn

rear pads low

Fail 23 Jan 2006 60,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear propshaft coupling

Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,195 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear propshaft coupling

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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X998 MKK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X998 MKK, 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 X998 MKK registered?

X998 MKK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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