2000 Mercedes Unknown 4.3L Diesel · W598 XBA
2000 Mercedes Unknown (4.3L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 176,595 km. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 176,595 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W598 XBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 176,595 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W598 XBA Odometer History
- 06/08/2024175,787 km
- 22/07/2025175,959 km+172 km
- 04/08/2026176,567 km+608 km
- 25/08/2026176,589 km+22 km
- 28/08/2026176,595 km+6 km
Average of roughly 392 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W598 XBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes Unknown (W598 XBA) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Steering (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
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