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W653 LSG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,449 mi
Last recorded114,449 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW653 LSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,449 miles

Blow at exhaust joins

O/S/F fog light not working

Fail 11 Dec 2019 114,443 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both front and O/S/R jacking points holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Blow at exhaust joins

O/S/F fog light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2018 105,192 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 105,190 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 87,408 miles

exhaust back box badly corrodded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 87,096 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust back box badly corrodded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 71,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 71,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake pads wearing

fuil pipes rusty

power steering pipes rusty

rear pads wearing

Fail 5 Oct 2015 71,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake pads wearing

fuil pipes rusty

power steering pipes rusty

rear pads wearing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 68,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,438 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 65,428 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust mount burst

o/s front backplate corroded

tyre valves perished

Fail 4 Jul 2012 65,390 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,391 miles

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

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

corrosion both sides front chassis

Fail 25 Jul 2011 62,391 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion both sides front chassis

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front tyres scrubbing slightly on outside edges

number plates have slight water ingress

Fail 28 Jun 2010 59,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front tyres scrubbing slightly on outside edges

number plates have slight water ingress

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,434 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wiper poor

unable to check both front to rear brake pipes due to grease

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,671 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,543 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,485 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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W653 LSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W653 LSG, 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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W653 LSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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