MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
STRONG ADVISE SUSPENSION FLUID LEAKING
n/s/front tyre worn out edges
slight play o/s/front wheel bearing
some brake pipes connected to suspension components which are corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
STRONG ADVISE SUSPENSION FLUID LEAKING
n/s/front tyre worn out edges
slight play o/s/front wheel bearing
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)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear shocks showing signs of leaking.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyre tread depths are approximately 2.5 MM deep
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyre tread depths are approximately 2.5 MM deep
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
rear brake discs corroded on inner face
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil level close to minimum
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
rear brake discs corroded on inner face
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)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ENGINE MISSFIRE
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ENGINE MISSFIRE
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
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X148 JGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 X148 JGK, 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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X148 JGK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 December 2000.
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