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W463 LUY

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,257 mi
Last recorded124,257 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW463 LUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,257 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 124,255 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 116,921 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,666 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 111,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 107,098 miles

n/s + o/s front tyres wearing inner shoulder

Pass 21 Nov 2016 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,043 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 97,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 93,592 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 93,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 85,620 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 85,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 79,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,094 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,527 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 69,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 61,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,596 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,473 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,012 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,236 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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W463 LUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W463 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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What year was W463 LUY registered?

W463 LUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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