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W164 JGV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,937 mi
Last recorded172,937 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW164 JGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 172,937 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parts under vehicle corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2015 172,937 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2014 169,201 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 164,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 164,287 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 164,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

various brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Feb 2012 157,896 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing edge + nsr tyre close to limit

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2011 151,116 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 151,116 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 135,215 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 127,123 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Aug 2008 108,274 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 108,274 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 88,477 miles

brake fluid low

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

windscreen damage zone b

Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,513 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W164 JGV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W164 JGV, 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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W164 JGV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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