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X299 RJX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,307 mi
Last recorded108,307 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 RJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,307 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 108,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 96,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 76,777 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 76,767 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,904 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,809 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 68,807 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,145 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,150 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 54,299 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,490 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 45,983 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 45,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 May 2006 45,952 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 45,490 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X299 RJX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X299 RJX, 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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X299 RJX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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