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W461 LUY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

463,265 mi
Last recorded463,265 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW461 LUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 463,265 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 282,944 miles

Parking brake will require adjustment

Pass 1 May 2015 273,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 440,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 263,784 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 263,784 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 250,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 229,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 222,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 213,356 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 213,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 200,802 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 200,802 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 183,130 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 183,130 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES AGE CRACKED

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

UNEVEN WEAR TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 13 Apr 2007 165,324 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 165,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 145,089 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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W461 LUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W461 LUY, 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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W461 LUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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