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X442 LGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

286,788 mi
Last recorded286,788 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX442 LGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 286,788 miles

Both rear coil springs lower ends are corroded

Brake pedal anti slip rubber has slightly worn and has corrosion on all four wheel arches but no sharp edges

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance and repaired by lens tape (1.2.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside track control arm inner ball joint has slightly play (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Slightly smoke emits during acceleration

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip and stone chips on screen outside zone "A" (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 284,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' some stone chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 277,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 277,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 271,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 265,318 miles

Oil leak

front brake flexi hoses in poor condition

unable to inspect rear coil springs fully

underside of vehicle corroded in places

wheelarches corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Jan 2013 265,287 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

front brake flexi hoses perished

gearbox oil leaks

stone chips in windscreen

unable to view rear coil springs fully

underside of vehcile corroded in places

wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 262,365 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 262,365 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 260,020 miles

Oil leak

Undertray fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2011 260,019 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2010 255,639 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 234,663 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 234,510 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 226,830 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 206,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 197,985 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 197,985 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 183,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 180,374 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 164,746 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 164,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X442 LGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X442 LGJ, 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 X442 LGJ registered?

X442 LGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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