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W603 LJB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,930 mi
Last recorded169,930 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW603 LJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 169,930 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 169,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 163,600 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 16,356 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 157,247 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 149,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 149,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 146,075 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 146,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 141,128 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 133,691 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 133,691 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 124,636 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear stub axle bush lower has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2008 117,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 108,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 101,252 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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W603 LJB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W603 LJB, 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 W603 LJB registered?

W603 LJB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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