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W865 KJL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,300 mi
Last recorded113,300 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW865 KJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 113,300 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 113,300 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 113,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 106,986 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN LOW..

PLAY NOTED IN BOTH N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER BALL-JOINTS...

Pass 9 Oct 2009 104,798 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 104,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 98,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,355 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,879 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 84,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 84,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 65,784 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 50,745 miles

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

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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W865 KJL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc 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 W865 KJL, 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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W865 KJL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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