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R3 TJE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,965 mi
Last recorded93,965 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 TJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 93,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Has A Small Lump In The Side Wall.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield Is Insecure.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 88,255 miles

brake discs corroding,pads not checked

aux drive belt cracking

boot area,outer sills not checked properly due to covers

front tyres cracking,o/s/f wearing edges

metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s & n/s front jacking points corroding

rear exhaust bracket corroding

rear flexi brake hoses cracking

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play steering rack

Fail 11 Aug 2011 88,255 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

aux drive belt cracking

boot area,outer sills not checked properly due to covers

brake discs corroding,pads not checked

front tyres cracking,o/s/f wearing edges

metal brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

o/s & n/s front jacking points corroding

rear exhaust bracket corroding

rear flexi brake hoses cracking

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play steering rack

Pass 29 May 2009 88,233 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,207 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,254 miles

Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

Brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

Outer sills & underneath of car not checked properly due to covers

Rear flexi brake hoses cracking

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Sep 2007 86,254 miles

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

Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

Brake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

Outer sills & underneath of car not checked properly due to covers

Rear flexi brake hoses cracking

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 85,809 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 74,986 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 61,899 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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R3 TJE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R3 TJE, 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 R3 TJE registered?

R3 TJE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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