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W691 LSG

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,653 mi
Last recorded149,653 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW691 LSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 149,653 miles

excessive water leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

service light on

Fail 22 Mar 2012 149,653 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excessive water leak

front and rear brake discs corroded

service light on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 149,096 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 149,092 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 178,547 miles

front tyres close to limit

Fail 18 Feb 2010 138,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Feb 2009 125,749 miles

alternator belt perished

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 6 Feb 2009 125,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

alternator belt perished

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 6 Feb 2008 110,814 miles

nearside and offside front bottom ball joints slightly worn

offside front fog light inop

slight play nearside and offside front wheel bearings

rear tyres on limit

Fail 6 Feb 2008 110,814 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside front bottom ball joints slightly worn

offside front fog light inop

slight play nearside and offside front wheel bearings

rear tyres on limit

Pass 12 Feb 2007 99,003 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 85,755 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 85,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front fog lamp insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2005 85,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

ADVISE FRONT O/SIDE LOWER FOGLIGHT INSECURE

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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W691 LSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W691 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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What year was W691 LSG registered?

W691 LSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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