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X311 JAU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,018 mi
Last recorded93,018 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX311 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 93,018 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 92,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light lit (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

off side front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,192 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 91,172 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,505 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2017 77,441 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,347 miles

Front fog lights inop

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

g/box - oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 67,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front fog lights inop

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

g/box - oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,333 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 37,187 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 37,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,674 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 35,674 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,841 miles

4 x tyres all worn low

Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,040 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 29,649 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,649 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,106 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,452 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,198 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 21,198 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 17,975 miles

Offside Rear 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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X311 JAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 X311 JAU, 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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X311 JAU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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