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W838 UTW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,615 mi
Last recorded139,615 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 UTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 139,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Early replacement needed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 139,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Early replacement needed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 133,894 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2024 130,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 127,219 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 114,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 105,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 105,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 104,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 101,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 97,180 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 92,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 87,268 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 82,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,727 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,497 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 67,453 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 58,274 miles

Propshaft component defective

couping deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,105 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 53,103 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,666 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 42,480 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 35,908 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 29,610 miles

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)

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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W838 UTW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 W838 UTW, 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 W838 UTW registered?

W838 UTW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W838 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W838 UTW shows 26 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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