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X303 JHG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,062 mi
Last recorded59,062 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 JHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,062 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 58,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,441 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 57,441 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 54,478 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2018 54,478 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,035 miles

underside coated in underseal

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,319 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 52,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 51,801 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 51,801 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,134 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 50,437 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,421 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 49,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,473 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,419 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 45,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,980 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 39,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,717 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 28,584 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 27,732 miles

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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X303 JHG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 X303 JHG, 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 X303 JHG registered?

X303 JHG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X303 JHG safe to buy?

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