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W166 JRA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,671 mi
Last recorded130,671 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 JRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 130,671 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 130,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 120,015 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle body has corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2021 120,015 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle body has corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2020 113,982 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 110,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre on approx 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads about 70% worn

Rear both tyres on approx 3mm

Pass 17 Jul 2017 101,347 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads about 70% worn

Fail 11 Jul 2017 101,347 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads about 70% worn

Pass 5 Jul 2016 94,803 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 91,047 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,998 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,112 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,070 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,099 miles

advise wear on both front tyres on outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,634 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,680 miles

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 21 Jul 2008 61,388 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,885 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,337 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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W166 JRA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W166 JRA, 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 W166 JRA registered?

W166 JRA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W166 JRA safe to buy?

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