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W878 JPB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,223 mi
Last recorded164,223 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 164,223 miles

N/s parking brake slightly lower on efficiency.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 154,312 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 154,207 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 134,484 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,801 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 105,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 100,103 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 92,354 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 92,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 88,841 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 70,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 55,637 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 48,376 miles

hand brake readings just in limits (rear brake check recomended)

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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W878 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W878 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 W878 JPB registered?

W878 JPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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