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166 TWC

2011 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,733 mi
Last recorded51,733 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz E75,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration166 TWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 51,733 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,486 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 49,321 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 48,085 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 46,639 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,331 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone glass cut, no chords exposed time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both wheels, stones in cuts no chords exposed time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,352 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 40,717 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 40,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 37,590 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,053 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 27,343 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,473 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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166 TWC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 75,221 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 166 TWC, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 166 TWC registered?

166 TWC is a 2011 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is 166 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166 TWC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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