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W979 LNH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

233,760 mi
Last recorded233,760 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 LNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 233,760 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 233,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 231,344 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 231,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2017 223,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings By fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion In front of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 212,612 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 212,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 198,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 195,502 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 195,502 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 190,486 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 186,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 181,393 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 176,602 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 176,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 168,976 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 161,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 153,434 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 141,679 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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W979 LNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W979 LNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W979 LNH registered?

W979 LNH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W979 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W979 LNH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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