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X587 JBE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,859 mi
Last recorded160,859 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX587 JBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2014 160,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front anti-roll bar links and bushes,slight play

off side front fog light lens,cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2012 147,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r floor of boot not in perscribed area

Pass 6 Nov 2012 147,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r floor of boot not in perscribed area

Pass 10 Nov 2011 136,866 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 126,078 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 109,155 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 88,229 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines to and from pump corroding

rear self leveling suspension lines corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 70,917 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 55,263 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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X587 JBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X587 JBE, 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 X587 JBE registered?

X587 JBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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