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W549 JCG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,955 mi
Last recorded162,955 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 JCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2018 162,955 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill / jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 147,789 miles

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

front windscreen cracked but not effecting the driver view of the road

Fail 12 Jun 2017 147,789 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front windscreen cracked but not effecting the driver view of the road

Pass 9 Jun 2016 143,823 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish.

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

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

windscreen damaged o/s ,not effecting drivers view.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 139,931 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 139,924 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 134,697 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sign of corrosion rear floor & all four jacking pionts

Pass 18 Jun 2013 131,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four coil springs corroded

sign of corrosion rear floors

Pass 26 Jun 2012 128,308 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 128,292 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear blade missing n/s front tyre cuts in side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2011 120,576 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 120,576 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 113,151 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 113,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 104,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 96,892 miles

sign of perishing suspension bushes

small chips in front screen

Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,856 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 87,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 78,004 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 78,004 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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W549 JCG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W549 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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W549 JCG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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