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W238 NLH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,273 mi
Last recorded85,273 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 NLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 85,273 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 306,561 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 306,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 286,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 227,789 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 171,635 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 171,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W238 NLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W238 NLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W238 NLH?

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What year was W238 NLH registered?

W238 NLH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W238 NLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 NLH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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