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X331 RJX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

177,431 mi
Last recorded177,431 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 RJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 177,431 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly deterioated

heavy underseal on underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2012 177,431 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly deterioated

heavy underseal on underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Mar 2011 158,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fluid assist suspension pipes across rear axle corroded

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking at fuel tank

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 158,337 miles

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

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

fluid assist suspension pipes across rear axle corroded

fuel pipes corroded but not leaking at fuel tank

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 155,541 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 155,341 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 150,090 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 150,090 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 May 2009 141,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2009 140,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2008 118,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 9 May 2008 118,483 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 11 May 2007 93,486 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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X331 RJX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X331 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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What year was X331 RJX registered?

X331 RJX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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