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X478 JVT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,019 mi
Last recorded108,019 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 JVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 108,019 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 108,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 94,699 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 94,427 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 80,325 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,137 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,241 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,241 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,254 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 36,254 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X478 JVT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X478 JVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X478 JVT registered?

X478 JVT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X478 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X478 JVT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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