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W198 LAN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,414 mi
Last recorded123,414 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 LAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 123,414 miles

Both side sill has sill protector fitted

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Oil leak further investigation needed

Front To rear brake pipes coverd in seallent

Front To rear chassi rail has corrossion both sides

Front coil spring corroded To rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel arche has tressas of body filler and heavly sealantet

Rear Both side wheel arche has buble of corrossion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,373 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 114,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 103,265 miles

Brake pipes covered with sealant unable to assess

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

both sides front brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened, n/s/r brake hose slightly deteriorated, both sides rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Sep 2014 141,025 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 136,872 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 136,865 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 130,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 130,931 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 124,593 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 119,658 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 111,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 105,619 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 98,484 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 91,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 84,302 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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W198 LAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W198 LAN, 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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W198 LAN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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