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W302 LTA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,997 mi
Last recorded167,997 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW302 LTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 167,997 miles

Vehicle has engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 162,744 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded by subframe mounts

Fail 27 Feb 2020 162,413 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded by subframe mounts

offside rear inner side light not working

rear exhaust heavily corroded and blowing just a pass

Pass 21 Mar 2019 157,180 miles

rear chassis and subframe mounts corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2019 157,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear chassis and subframe mounts corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 147,780 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis heavily corroded by subframe mounts

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

rear suspension corroded

tested in wet conditions

Pass 24 Mar 2017 137,708 miles

nearside rear jacking pad missing

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2016 128,501 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 128,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 117,509 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 117,505 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 111,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 111,292 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,407 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,092 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 88,163 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 88,163 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 81,932 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,886 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 70,000 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 70,000 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 62,973 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,405 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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W302 LTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W302 LTA, 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 W302 LTA registered?

W302 LTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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