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X499 FJA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,239 mi
Last recorded109,239 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 FJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 109,239 miles

drivers door mirror slightly disfigured

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

objects on dash but not in view

Fail 1 Apr 2014 109,237 miles

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

drivers door mirror slightly disfigured

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

objects on dash but not in view

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,296 miles

n/s/f bearing slightly noisy

objects on dash but not in view

Fail 4 Apr 2013 105,491 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

n/s/f bearing slightly noisy

objects on dash but not in view

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,999 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 95,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 86,709 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 86,709 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,856 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 64,398 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 64,391 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,455 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,325 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 52,325 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front 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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X499 FJA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X499 FJA, 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 X499 FJA registered?

X499 FJA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X499 FJA shows 15 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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