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W605 ETW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

126,803 mi
Last recorded126,803 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW605 ETW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 126,803 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,230 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 120,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 112,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 104,331 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 104,331 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,512 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 89,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,175 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 87,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 80,688 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 80,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 May 2011 72,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 72,946 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,429 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 62,347 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 56,573 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 56,573 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,518 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall is cut

Pass 7 Mar 2006 37,082 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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W605 ETW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W605 ETW, 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 W605 ETW registered?

W605 ETW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W605 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W605 ETW shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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