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W541 JCG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,879 mi
Last recorded137,879 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 JCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 137,879 miles

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

fuel pipe slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2012 132,529 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 125,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 125,801 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 112,382 miles

rear suspension pipes rusted

Fail 22 Apr 2010 112,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension pipes rusted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 106,477 miles

Exhaust is rusty,

Front flexable brake hoses show wear at pivots.

Initialy warning lamp for brake lamp illuminated.

Rear tyres are worn at centers.

fuel pipes are rusty

rusting at wheel arches.

sills are covered fuexam not posible.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 105,783 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Center of exhaust is rusty.

Front flexable brake hoses are worn at centers.

Rear fuel pipes are rusty.

Rear tyres are worn at centers, plus at edge of offside rearm,

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Wheel arches are rusty.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 93,373 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 93,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear steel brake pipes are rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2007 83,400 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 83,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear tyre is worn at outer edge.

Slight fluctuation at offside rear brake.

Slight play atoffside front wheel bearing.

Pass 5 Aug 2006 71,534 miles

Appears to be very slight movement at both front w/bearings starting

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

Rear B/Pads seem abit low

Rear chassis areas at subframe mounts abit corroded slightly

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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W541 JCG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W541 JCG, 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 W541 JCG registered?

W541 JCG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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