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T531 JFC

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

166,290 mi
Last recorded166,290 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 JFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 166,290 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))

Slight play in steering rack rubbers

Surface corrosion rear discs

Fail 9 Jul 2018 166,289 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Slight play in steering rack rubbers

Surface corrosion rear discs

Fail 7 Dec 2017 166,266 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 9 Dec 2016 158,486 miles

All 4 tyres close to limit

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Slight play in steering rack mountings

Fail 6 Dec 2016 158,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All 4 tyres close to limit

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 30 Mar 2015 157,706 miles

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

OSR sill corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2015 157,706 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

OSR sill corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2013 151,905 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Surface corrosion front and rear discs

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2013 151,903 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

SRS light on

Surface corrosion front and rear discs

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 May 2011 147,539 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 147,482 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 144,195 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 144,189 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 138,390 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 138,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 131,256 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 131,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 120,681 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 103,876 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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T531 JFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,166 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 T531 JFC, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T531 JFC registered?

T531 JFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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