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W917 LJH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,423 mi
Last recorded104,423 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW917 LJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 107,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 1 Jul 2013 107,099 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

surface rust around nearside front jacking point

Pass 17 Jul 2012 106,969 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to perish on side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2011 103,288 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic trim fitted to outer sills

Pass 17 Jul 2010 102,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 102,190 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 97,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 87,691 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 87,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 79,199 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 79,189 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1. both no plates begining to mark. †2. n/s/r seat belt visual check only (baby seat fitted). †3. n/s/f seat belt reluctant to retract. †4. o/s tail light needed a tap to work during test.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 70,382 miles

o/s/r seatbelt visual inspection only (baby seat fitted)

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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W917 LJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W917 LJH, 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 W917 LJH registered?

W917 LJH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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