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X296 JWP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,596 mi
Last recorded148,596 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX296 JWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 148,596 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 148,596 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 145,858 miles

Front tyres low 2.5mm

Front tyres worn on shoulders.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 145,858 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front tyres low 2.5mm

Front tyres worn on shoulders.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 140,634 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Offside front inner sill corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,491 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 132,489 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2011 124,994 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 117,663 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 108,628 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 99,370 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 93,194 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 83,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 73,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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X296 JWP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X296 JWP, 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 X296 JWP registered?

X296 JWP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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