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W898 LGM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW898 LGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013
Pass 6 Dec 2011
Pass 27 May 2010 183,306 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 183,306 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2010 182,460 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Some corrosion to brake pipes.

Some corrosion to floorpan & suspension mounting components.

Pass 12 May 2009 170,063 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

cuts to o/s/r tyre inner edges.

front to rear ,and across rear axle area, metal brake pipes becoming corroded.

front to rear metal fuel hoses becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges.

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition.

Pass 6 May 2008 152,873 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

STRONG ADVISE..FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED ...BODERLINE PASS...ADVISE PRESENTER TO HAVE MAINTENENCE ON THEM

wiper blade in poor condition.

Pass 11 May 2007 136,892 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 136,890 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low on lining material

rear metal brake pipes becoming corroded

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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W898 LGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W898 LGM, 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 W898 LGM registered?

W898 LGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W898 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W898 LGM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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