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W298 JLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,716 mi
Last recorded134,716 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 JLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 134,716 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 134,716 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 128,471 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 128,468 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 122,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 122,933 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 113,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 108,437 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 108,436 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 101,476 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 97,168 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 97,168 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 92,912 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 87,529 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 81,083 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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W298 JLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 3,199cc 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 W298 JLJ, 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 W298 JLJ registered?

W298 JLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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