MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel rim slight damaged
Offside Rear outer sill poor condition
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear lower arms covered in plastic unable to check condition (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Boot unable to open
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush link rod (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel rim slight damaged
Offside Rear outer sill poor condition
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear lower arms covered in plastic unable to check condition (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount for spring (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded holed (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion on all brake back plates
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion valance (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion valance (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion on all brake back plates
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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W679 LSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 W679 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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W679 LSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 July 2000.
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