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W716 LHE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,974 mi
Last recorded161,974 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 LHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 161,974 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 156,123 miles

Bad surface corrosion rear sub-frame and suspension areas and components

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 155,983 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (top suspension mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 150,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front chassis corroded but not prescribed area

Parts of underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 147,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 143,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door mirror glass poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2018 140,559 miles

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

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

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 3 Apr 2017 138,080 miles

Front anti roll bar outer bushes poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2017 138,080 miles

Front anti roll bar outer bushes poor condition

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 134,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 132,283 miles

Slight play steering column top mounting

Underbody very dry and bad surface corroison to some areas and components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 132,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight play steering column top mounting

Underbody very dry and bad surface corroison to some areas and components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 129,449 miles

Rear tyre walls cracking

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 126,891 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 123,606 miles

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 123,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 119,258 miles

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas especially front too some brake pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2010 113,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 107,486 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 103,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,916 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 58,166 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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W716 LHE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W716 LHE, 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 W716 LHE registered?

W716 LHE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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The MOT history for W716 LHE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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