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W665 LEC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,184 mi
Last recorded141,184 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW665 LEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2011 141,184 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare tyre fitted to pass test, this tyre has inner side wall damage and the tread depth is just above the legal requirments

Pass 3 Aug 2011 141,184 miles

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

spare tyre fitted to pass test, this tyre has inner side wall damage and the tread depth is just above the legal requirments

Fail 3 Aug 2010 129,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 129,082 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 116,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2008 104,571 miles

transmission oil leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2007 90,224 miles

none of the advisories given on the failure cert have been rectified/ nor have they deteriated further

Fail 1 Aug 2007

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,435 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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W665 LEC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W665 LEC, 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 W665 LEC registered?

W665 LEC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W665 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W665 LEC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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