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W228 LNV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,468 mi
Last recorded104,468 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 LNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 104,468 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,127 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,323 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 98,549 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 91,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,190 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 82,190 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,507 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,027 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,146 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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W228 LNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W228 LNV, 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 W228 LNV registered?

W228 LNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W228 LNV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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