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L9 TMA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,231 mi
Last recorded141,231 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 TMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 141,231 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 140,898 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 138,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 123,547 miles

both front tyres perished

both wings corroded

o/s mirror glass damaged

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear (rear) brake pipes partially corroded

slight play in offside rear suspension swivel bush

Fail 30 Aug 2013 122,037 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear (rear) brake pipes partially corroded

slight play in offside rear suspension swivel bush

Pass 30 Aug 2012 121,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light on

offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn too legal limit (1.6mm) (215/45zr17)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 119,784 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)

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear numberplate has large spacing between the '9 and T'

front wiperblade starting to smear windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2011 119,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear numberplate has large spacing between the '9 and T'

front wiperblade starting to smear windscreen

Pass 30 Sep 2010 118,359 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 116,210 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 115,105 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 111,999 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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L9 TMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L9 TMA, 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 L9 TMA registered?

L9 TMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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