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W706 JRF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,991 mi
Last recorded149,991 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW706 JRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 149,991 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 149,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 145,431 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts - child seats fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2011 145,431 miles

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts - child seats fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2010 136,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2010 136,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2009 129,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 129,182 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 119,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 110,856 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 110,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 100,898 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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W706 JRF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W706 JRF, 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 W706 JRF registered?

W706 JRF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W706 JRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W706 JRF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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