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X551 JTR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,548 mi
Last recorded136,548 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX551 JTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 136,548 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 131,924 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 131,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 129,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear light unit has damage not emitting white light

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 21 Apr 2018 128,898 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear light unit has damage not emitting white light

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,918 miles

EML ON

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 124,867 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML ON

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 120,163 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 115,430 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 110,745 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 110,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2013 107,097 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 107,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 102,873 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 102,873 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 96,313 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 90,145 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Nov 2008 81,629 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 72,218 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 68,587 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 60,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X551 JTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X551 JTR, 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 X551 JTR registered?

X551 JTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X551 JTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X551 JTR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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