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W181 JPV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

282,247 mi
Last recorded282,247 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 JPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 282,247 miles

outer sills covered

underbody corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2016 171,716 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 171,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 168,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 262,539 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 262,539 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 261,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 151,379 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 139,300 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on. offside front and both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges. both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 139,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on. offside front and both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges. both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 132,331 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges. front wiper blade slightly worn.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 122,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 103,159 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge. front wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 90,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 82,610 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,733 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 74,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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W181 JPV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W181 JPV, 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 W181 JPV registered?

W181 JPV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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