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X304 JTR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,069 mi
Last recorded119,069 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 JTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 119,069 miles

Front screen chipped in zone A

Offside Rear indicator slightly dull

all 4 wheel arches corroded some have tape

all brake discs slightly worn and pads

brake flexi,s corroding

corrosion underside

emissions just made it through after 3 attempts

exhaust corroded bracket at gear box nearly corroded through

most suspension deteriorated i,e bushes and arms corroded

pas pipes slightly damp

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play steering rack

some brake pipes corroded

Fail 9 May 2017 119,069 miles

Front screen chipped in zone A

Offside Rear indicator slightly dull

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

all 4 wheel arches corroded some have tape

all brake discs slightly worn and pads

brake flexi,s corroding

corrosion underside

emissions just made it through after 3 attempts

exhaust corroded bracket at gear box nearly corroded through

most suspension deteriorated i,e bushes and arms corroded

pas pipes slightly damp

slight play front wheel bearings

slight play steering rack

some brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 113,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

body corroded wing edges very bad

engine cover & under tray fitted

oil leaks

power steering pipes corroded & slightly damp

underside & all underside components heavily corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 113,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both dip (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre very badly worn on both edges replacement recommended now

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

all suspension bushes deteriorated

body corroded wing edges very bad

engine cover & under tray fitted

oil leaks

power steering pipes corroded & slightly damp

underside & all underside components heavily corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

brake, suspension and fuel pipes corroded

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

headlamps in poor condition

hole in o/s/r boot floor

numerous parts of underside corroded ie floor suspension arms, subframes, sills ets

o/s/r abs ring cracked

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leaks slight dampness on power steering pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

slight wear in both front top arms

Fail 28 Apr 2015 107,926 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

brake, suspension and fuel pipes corroded

exhaust corroded and deteriorated

headlamps in poor condition

hole in o/s/r boot floor

numerous parts of underside corroded ie floor suspension arms, subframes, sills ets

o/s/r abs ring cracked

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

slight oil leaks slight dampness on power steering pipes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

slight wear in both front top arms

Pass 4 Jun 2014 102,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all rear suspension arms corroded and bushes deteriorated

boot floor holed

both front tyres very worn on inner edges (req v soon)

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted (sills corroded)

exhaust in very poor condition

fuel lines corroded

n/s headlamp aim poor

numerous suspension hydraulic pipes corroded, borderline

o/s/f upper ball joint has slight play

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight wear in front lower arms (b/joints/bushes)

subframes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 102,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

all rear steel arms corroded and bushes deteriorated

all wheel arches corroded (almost sharp)

boot floor holed

both front tyres in very poor condition

exhaust in very poor condition

fuel lines corroded

maybe slight play in front ball joints

n/s headlamp aim poor

numerous suspension hydraulic pipes corroded borderline

sills corroded and sill covers fitted

slight 'banging' noise from rear

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight noise from diff

slight play in front wheel bearings

subframes corroded

underside and components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,182 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

R Exhaust in poor condition

R Suspension pipes corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 94,181 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

R Exhaust in poor condition

R Suspension pipes corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 90,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 90,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,413 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,413 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 79,461 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 79,461 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 74,176 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 70,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

traces of brake fluid found at brake caliper npp[les /suggesting recently bled /no leaks detected.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 62,794 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 53,338 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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X304 JTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X304 JTR, 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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X304 JTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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