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W566 FBE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3226cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,209 mi
Last recorded83,209 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 FBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,226cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,209 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 83,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,208 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,009 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 79,225 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 77,895 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,595 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,928 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,645 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 60,391 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 54,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 46,922 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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W566 FBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W566 FBE, 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 W566 FBE registered?

W566 FBE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W566 FBE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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