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X987 JKU

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,724 mi
Last recorded87,724 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 JKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 87,724 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 87,708 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 87,701 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 87,679 miles

under body rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,648 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,321 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 85,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,068 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 83,068 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2013 80,059 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 76,353 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 76,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,154 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 60,390 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 52,769 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,406 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 42,695 miles

Nearside Rear 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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X987 JKU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 X987 JKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X987 JKU registered?

X987 JKU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X987 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X987 JKU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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