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A16 NWA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests42 (32 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

191,766 mi
Last recorded191,766 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

32 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 191,766 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle been undersealed

Pass 12 May 2025 144,375 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 144,369 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2024 139,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 186,760 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 138,938 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 138,938 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 178,085 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy due to modification (8.1.1 (a))

hole in nearside rea floor

welding repairs covered in undersealPlastic sill covers fitted and plastic covers over rear bottom armsprevent proper inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,191 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 121,699 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 173,472 miles

centre and rear exhaust outer casings heavily corroded

pipe corroded behind n/s/front wheel possibly suspension/ /

Pass 30 Nov 2019 119,927 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 163,688 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 118,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,365 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 117,364 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 113,957 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 113,957 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 163,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 111,730 miles

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

parking brake long travel

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 2 May 2014 162,079 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 161,518 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 110,202 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 110,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 160,895 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,929 miles

Centre exhaust braket broken

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 100,567 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2010 154,427 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 154,427 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 95,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake travel

Pass 25 Feb 2010 95,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake travel

Pass 10 Nov 2009 145,862 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 137,109 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,336 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 88,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 122,359 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 122,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 81,023 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 119,362 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 119,361 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 75,978 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 108,632 miles

long travel foot brake when checking rear brakes on rbt

perishing to rear brake hoses;

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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A16 NWA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A16 NWA, 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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A16 NWA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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