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W551 JGV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

289,599 mi
Last recorded289,599 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 JGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 289,599 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 268,299 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes fitted to vehicle are slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2016 268,205 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes fitted to vehicle are slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 147,853 miles

BOOTLID CANNOT BE OPENED

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

REAR SILENCER INSECURE

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 147,853 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOOTLID CANNOT BE OPENED

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

REAR SILENCER INSECURE

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 145,075 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 145,075 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 137,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 129,560 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 120,707 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 106,343 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 101,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 93,566 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 87,173 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 77,830 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 77,830 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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W551 JGV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W551 JGV, 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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W551 JGV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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