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X473 VJK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,275 mi
Last recorded102,275 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 VJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,275 miles

all coil springs corroded-all rear trailing arm/suspension arm bushes perished-rear service and parking brake passed on limit-rear brake pads worn low

all tyres wearing low-front exhaust system corroded-front ball joints have slight lift-all under vehicle covered by substance, unable to check components properly

brake pipes to x2 rear caliper flexis corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded-power steering pipes corroded-wipers smearing-rear panel corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 102,853 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage both front sill corroded (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play antiroll bar (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jul 2016 102,176 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2014 97,957 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,865 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Dec 2013 94,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Nov 2012 91,420 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 91,417 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 86,585 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 86,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 80,736 miles

nsr disc pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2009 75,404 miles

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

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

near side front tyre inner edge scrubbed off

oof side front tyre inner edge scrubbed off

repair carried out to off side front upper turret

Fail 4 Nov 2009 75,404 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

near side front tyre inner edge scrubbed off

oof side front tyre inner edge scrubbed off

Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,741 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,918 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 62,918 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 55,174 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 53,411 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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X473 VJK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X473 VJK, 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 X473 VJK registered?

X473 VJK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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