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W556 SWP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 SWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 89,197 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 84,479 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,368 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,198 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 81,465 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Unable to check center rear seat belt

Fail 10 Nov 2020 81,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Unable to check center rear seat belt

Pass 11 Nov 2019 80,993 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,876 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 79,874 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,664 miles

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

slight corrosion near o/s and n/s/f jacking points

Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,529 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 70,777 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 69,137 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 69,137 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,330 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 68,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 67,904 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 67,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 66,315 miles

abnormal wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 63,994 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,197 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,756 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 54,176 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 54,176 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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W556 SWP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W556 SWP, 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 W556 SWP registered?

W556 SWP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W556 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W556 SWP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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