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W788 LHL

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,823 mi
Last recorded188,823 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW788 LHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 188,823 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 167,263 miles

O/S/F wheel stud fractured but still wheel still secure

Fail 1 Apr 2011 167,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 148,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

inner edges worn on all tyres req tracking

Pass 7 Apr 2009 133,648 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 126,264 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 113,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 98,925 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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W788 LHL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W788 LHL, 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 W788 LHL registered?

W788 LHL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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