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W766 NLF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

133,111 mi
Last recorded133,111 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW766 NLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 133,111 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wing Slightly tatty and corroded

Offside Rear Cluster slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 120,277 miles

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 119,079 miles

O/S/R light lens damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 119,079 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 115,133 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2021 107,996 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,831 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and middle section rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2020 103,831 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and middle section rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Pass 10 May 2019 99,223 miles

All 4 tyres perishing outer walls

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged slightly

Fail 9 May 2019 99,223 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

All 4 tyres perishing outer walls

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2018 94,606 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 91,022 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 91,022 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 86,360 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 82,239 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 14 May 2014 77,564 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2013 72,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 67,676 miles

offside rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Fail 16 May 2012 67,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 12 May 2011 63,785 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 63,783 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 May 2010 59,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 53,821 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 49,416 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 49,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 43,284 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 38,246 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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W766 NLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W766 NLF, 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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W766 NLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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