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V159 LWX

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,484 mi
Last recorded194,484 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV159 LWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 194,484 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 184,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 184,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 176,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 169,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 160,436 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 160,436 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 152,871 miles

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

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

SRS light on

nearside front fog light out

nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre bald on edge

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2007 144,035 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 143,904 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 131,782 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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V159 LWX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V159 LWX, 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 V159 LWX registered?

V159 LWX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V159 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V159 LWX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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