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X779 JGA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,753 mi
Last recorded124,753 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX779 JGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,753 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 113,546 miles

Nearside front lower sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 113,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front lower sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 109,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2012 106,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

slight fluid leak from power steerin rack

Pass 31 Jan 2012 106,160 miles

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

slight fluid leak from power steerin rack

Pass 31 Jan 2011 102,257 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls have cuts/minor damage

fuel pipes rusty

interior bonnet release handle broken

main front to rear brake pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 28 Jan 2011 102,224 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre outer sidewalls have cuts/minor damage

fuel pipes rusty

interior bonnet release handle broken

main front to rear brake pipes rusty

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 19 Feb 2010 98,306 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 98,306 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 92,943 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 87,177 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,459 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 6 Sep 2006 77,422 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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X779 JGA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 X779 JGA, 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 X779 JGA registered?

X779 JGA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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