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W679 LSG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

187,975 mi
Last recorded187,975 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 LSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 187,975 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2017 187,975 miles

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 187,472 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2016 180,687 miles

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

corrosion on all brake back plates

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 180,687 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 173,854 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 173,854 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 165,145 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 157,079 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 157,079 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 147,324 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 137,531 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 137,531 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 128,378 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 128,378 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 117,219 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 117,219 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 103,771 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 103,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 92,079 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 92,079 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 78,659 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 78,659 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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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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