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W873 JPB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW873 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 165,089 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe slightly damaged all round (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all round (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2018 165,089 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all round (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe slightly damaged all round (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all round (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2017 160,432 miles

Offside Front drop link has slight play

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 157,202 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

under tray cover fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 153,577 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 150,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 136,720 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 136,720 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 128,698 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 125,522 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 116,737 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 116,737 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 107,026 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 107,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 93,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,995 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 59,176 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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W873 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W873 JPB, 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 W873 JPB registered?

W873 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W873 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W873 JPB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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