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X557 JTR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,728 mi
Last recorded168,728 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 JTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2016 168,728 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe replacement only welding not permitted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe replacement only welding not permitted (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 167,414 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre very low inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 164,822 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Jul 2013 160,391 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 158,150 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 156,213 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 152,472 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 149,106 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 146,822 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 142,457 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 137,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 131,922 miles

1/ engine warning light on

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 131,922 miles

1/ engine warning light on

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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X557 JTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X557 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.

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What year was X557 JTR registered?

X557 JTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X557 JTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X557 JTR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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