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W224 LCH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,043 mi
Last recorded217,043 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW224 LCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 217,043 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes and ferrules protected in black paint

sill covers fitted

upper front inner wheel arches and outer body arches slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 194,217 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 194,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 188,618 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 188,618 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

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

slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2010 149,392 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 137,424 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 137,424 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Oil leak

nearside front wing showing sighns of corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2008 114,538 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,166 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 71,119 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 70,106 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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W224 LCH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W224 LCH, 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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W224 LCH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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