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V326 LNW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

188,248 mi
Last recorded188,248 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 LNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 188,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 182,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 175,894 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 168,347 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 160,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 159,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 149,524 miles

Advise all 4 tyres starting to wear on inner and outter edge

Advise fuel pipes starting to corrode

Advise fuel tank slight damaged

Advise slight corrosion on O/S/F wing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Jun 2014 149,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Advise all 4 tyres starting to wear on inner and outter edge

Advise fuel pipes starting to corrode

Advise fuel tank slight damaged

Advise slight corrosion on O/S/F wing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 136,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

foot brake low

front inner pads look low

Pass 7 Jun 2012 126,999 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 126,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2012 126,816 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 110,925 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2 to 3 mm

nsf tyre worn on inner ege

Fail 1 Jun 2011 110,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both rear tyres on 2 to 3 mm

nsf tyre worn on inner ege

Pass 26 Jun 2010 95,500 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,925 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 85,925 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,342 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 77,342 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,236 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 32,827 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 32,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V326 LNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V326 LNW, 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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V326 LNW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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