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W359 LTA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

194,592 mi
Last recorded194,592 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 LTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 194,592 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights deterioted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in inner rack ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 188,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back, at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 188,977 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides, no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush both front bushes (marked) (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to back, at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 185,240 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 181,778 miles

Front o/s & n/s)( steering rack ends have play in them

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 177,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear Tyre worn inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 171,717 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 163,268 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 150,100 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 148,285 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 134,050 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 119,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 103,625 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 103,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 92,240 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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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W359 LTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W359 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 W359 LTA registered?

W359 LTA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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