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X639 VJK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,890 mi
Last recorded73,890 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX639 VJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 73,890 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 73,890 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/F OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring broken N/S/F (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 73,689 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,221 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 73,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,212 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,498 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 2 Jul 2011 69,002 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,264 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 65,257 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,751 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 60,751 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 56,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,531 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,629 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 51,629 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,603 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 40,919 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 40,900 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X639 VJK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X639 VJK, 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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X639 VJK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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