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W378 JLJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,780 mi
Last recorded99,780 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW378 JLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,780 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Rear lens cracked and has been taped no white light showing

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Offside Rear lens cracked and has been taped no white light showing

Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,720 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 94,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,582 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)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2012 77,814 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,309 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,704 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,408 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 59,381 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 53,076 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 53,076 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2006 46,856 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 46,854 miles

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

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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W378 JLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W378 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 W378 JLJ registered?

W378 JLJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W378 JLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W378 JLJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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