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W263 LNV

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,431 mi
Last recorded68,431 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 LNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 68,431 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive osr drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays

Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,293 miles

re moted due to milage put down in miles in stead of kms and run out of time to correct it

Pass 5 Feb 2025 96,875 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under side under silled

Pass 31 Jan 2024 58,625 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 58,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,480 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,327 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 58,325 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2016 57,388 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 57,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 55,919 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 54,345 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,290 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 49,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 49,483 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,216 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,150 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,128 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,197 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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W263 LNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W263 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 W263 LNV registered?

W263 LNV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 April 2000.

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