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W668 LYC

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,226 mi
Last recorded138,226 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW668 LYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 138,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

os front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2011 138,226 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

os front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2011 138,014 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2010 129,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2009 119,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2009 119,077 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2008 109,349 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 109,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear metal brake pipes rusty

rear metal fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2007 103,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper in-op

Pass 3 Feb 2006 95,162 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front foglight cracked

offside front inner washer jet inoperative

severe gearbox oil leak coming from radiator area - ADVISE NOT TO DRIVE UNTIL LEAK FIXED AND OIL TOPPED UP

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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W668 LYC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,379cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W668 LYC, 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 W668 LYC registered?

W668 LYC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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