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W991 LGM

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,099 mi
Last recorded130,099 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW991 LGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 130,099 miles

Gearbox Leak

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 120,621 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 120,476 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill passenger door (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 113,147 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 113,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 107,715 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 107,715 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 100,255 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 100,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Pass 8 Apr 2011 86,533 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 86,533 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,093 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 31 Mar 2010 81,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,185 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,682 miles

front numberplate deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,136 miles

slight/moderate surface corrosion to rear near side and offside rear metal brake pipes adjacent to flexible pipes

water marks in front number plate(digits still legible)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 60,021 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight/moderate surface corrosion to rear near side and offside rear metal brake pipes adjacent to flexible pipes

water marks in front number plate (digits still legible

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,876 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 54,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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W991 LGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W991 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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W991 LGM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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