MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,952 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
area at o/s/f jacking point corroded & holed
areas of both rear wheel arches corroded
n/s body trim insecure
outer sills & underbody not fully inspected due to sill covers & under-trays fitted
rear subframe bushes worn with slight movement
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
area at o/s/f jacking point corroded & holed
areas of both rear wheel arches corroded
n/s body trim insecure
outer sills & underbody not fully inspected due to sill covers & under-trays fitted
rear subframe bushes worn with slight movement
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f jacking point corroded & holed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre worn away on edge
o/s/f jacking point corroded & holed
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust rear heatshield insecure
n/s mirror damaged
o/s/r outer sidelamp npt working
rear subframe mountings worn
suspect worn engine mounting
exhaust heat shield insecure
Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
n/s/r outer side light not working
rear brake pads low
slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W785 LBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 W785 LBL, 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 W785 LBL registered?
W785 LBL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W785 LBL safe to buy?
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