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X161 JLU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,047 mi
Last recorded96,047 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,047 miles

Both front wheel arch corroded

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,514 miles

Engine management warning light on

Fail 31 Oct 2016 92,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2015 85,931 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,637 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 66,085 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 65,990 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Transmission fluid slight leak.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,565 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 46,560 miles

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

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

Offside door mirror slight cracked.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,978 miles

O/S Door mirror slightly cracked.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S Door mirror slightly cracked O/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X161 JLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X161 JLU, 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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X161 JLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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