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W621 JHE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,974 mi
Last recorded145,974 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW621 JHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 145,974 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 145,974 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 141,767 miles

Corrosion to body

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2016 141,767 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion to body

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 135,922 miles

Nearside Front spring housing corroded

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 127,346 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 119,028 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 118,890 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 108,933 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,487 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre cracks on inner wall

Pass 9 Oct 2010 89,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 89,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 79,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,825 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 68,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 55,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,751 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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W621 JHE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W621 JHE, 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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W621 JHE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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