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X78 JTR

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,709 mi
Last recorded235,709 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 JTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 235,709 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

General surface corrosion to vehicle body.

O/S/F fog light not working.

Fail 14 Jul 2015 235,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

General surface corrosion to vehicle body.

O/S/F fog light not working.

Pass 29 Jul 2014 225,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 211,979 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded & in poor condition

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2013 211,909 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

exhaust system corroded & in poor condition

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 137,114 miles

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

bulb warning display on [ no failed bulbs]

front wiper poor

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

rear ends of both rear sills corroded

rearmost seats stowed and rear cargo area loaded

slight un even rise and fall between rear brakes

various corroded brake pipes

various corroded suspension system pipes

Pass 25 Feb 2011 127,987 miles

bonnet mascot missing

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake pads will require checking in approx 3000 miles

metal underbody fuel lines rusty

offside rear jacking point pad missing

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper defects/corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2011 127,987 miles

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

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

bonnet mascot missing

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake pads will require checking in approx 3000 miles

metal underbody fuel lines rusty

offside rear jacking point pad missing

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various body/bumper defects/corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2010 113,220 miles

brake bind to offside rear.

front brake discs poor

front exhaust boxs rattle.

front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear of front to rear brake pipes rusty.

sharp edges to all four wheel arches.

wiper poor.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 113,220 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake bind to offside rear.

front exhaust boxs rattle.

front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear of front to rear brake pipes rusty.

sharp edges to all four wheel arches.

wiper poor.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,094 miles

bonnet mascot missing

centre exhaust silencer outer skin poor

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 3000 miles

metal fuel lines rusty

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged and tyre worn on inner edge

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 21 Jan 2009 95,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bonnet mascot missing

centre exhaust silencer outer skin in poor condition

damage to outer wall of nearside rear tyre

front and rear service brake readings simular may require investigation

rear tyres worn on inner edges

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,468 miles

bonnet mascot missing

centre exhaust silencer rusty

damage to outer walls of both front tyres

digital dashboard display defective

front tyres worn on inner edges - close to limit

offside front jacking pad missing

rear number plate poor

slight imbalance between front brakes

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,608 miles

cargo area loaded

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

grille badge missing

offside body side skirt damaged at front

offside front body jacking pad missing

rear brake discs in poor condition -replace when rear disc pads next changed

rear number plate poor

restricted view of vehicle underside due to undertrays

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2005 52,080 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake disc inner faces poor

rear flasher colours poor

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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X78 JTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X78 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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X78 JTR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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