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V52 LHK

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,836 mi
Last recorded76,836 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 LHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 76,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 76,233 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,199 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play small free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flexi ferrule is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play ()

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flexi ferrule is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 74,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excess free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play small free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flexi ferrule is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) small free play ()

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake flexi ferrule is corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint small free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from flexi going forward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint small free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from flexi going forward (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff back plate oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,742 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,279 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 71,279 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 69,327 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,627 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,678 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 62,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,755 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,723 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,707 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,126 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,869 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,978 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,009 miles

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

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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V52 LHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V52 LHK, 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 V52 LHK registered?

V52 LHK is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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