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X898 JGA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,115 mi
Last recorded114,115 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 JGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 114,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Boot floor well badly corroded, outside structure, prescribed area

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak ()

plastic covers over body sills unable to fully examine

Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,175 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 3 Aug 2016 96,167 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,656 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 93,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished between tread

Fail 28 Aug 2013 84,389 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 84,389 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 79,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,418 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,306 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 71,229 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 65,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2008 60,797 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 60,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,168 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 50,910 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 50,841 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X898 JGA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X898 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 X898 JGA registered?

X898 JGA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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