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W656 SDW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,593 mi
Last recorded153,593 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 SDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 153,593 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet only secured by one latch

rear exhaust mount insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2016 153,593 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet only secured by one latch

rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2015 151,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 151,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 149,234 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 147,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 144,450 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 131,138 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 119,745 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 108,463 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 95,178 miles

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

Nearside front spring top mounting housing bracket showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 80,846 miles

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE LEAKING

Pass 14 Sep 2006 66,691 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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W656 SDW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W656 SDW, 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 W656 SDW registered?

W656 SDW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W656 SDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W656 SDW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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