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X998 MKN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,250 mi
Last recorded148,250 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 MKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 148,250 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 143,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 132,356 miles

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

centre row n/s seat belt webbing slightly damaged

surface corrosion on front & rear steel brake pipes

Pass 31 May 2013 121,757 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

surface corrosion on rear steel brake pipes

Fail 31 May 2013 121,757 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre inner edge wear

surface corrosion on rear steel brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2012 107,656 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 104,450 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,079 miles

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight corrosion to rear floors and inner sills

Fail 26 Sep 2008 57,063 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,063 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,405 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 MKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X998 MKN, 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 MKN registered?

X998 MKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X998 MKN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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