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X177 JLU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,798 mi
Last recorded195,798 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX177 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 195,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Nearside Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 195,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Nearside Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 189,643 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 187,279 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres very worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 183,714 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 183,712 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 177,833 miles

Oil Leaks From diff

Pass 1 Nov 2013 171,297 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 162,240 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 151,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 138,101 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 137,823 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 123,646 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 123,646 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 107,447 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 107,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 93,237 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 78,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X177 JLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X177 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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What year was X177 JLU registered?

X177 JLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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