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W789 LAH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,643 mi
Last recorded158,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW789 LAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 158,643 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 140,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 140,224 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 124,539 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 124,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 110,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2011 110,928 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,693 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 90,487 miles

O/S & N/S OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

O/S/F & N/S/F WING MIRRORS BECOMING LOOSE

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F & N/S/F WHEELBEARINGS.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wear on edge

Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,899 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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W789 LAH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W789 LAH, 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 W789 LAH registered?

W789 LAH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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