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W866 ETW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,207 mi
Last recorded137,207 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW866 ETW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 137,207 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 137,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking from engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 131,145 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 130,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect [try polishing lenses. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 123,285 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 123,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 116,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 109,623 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 109,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box detiorating outer skin falling off

Pass 12 Jan 2013 104,181 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,560 miles

offside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,534 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,493 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 78,604 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,483 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,990 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,697 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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W866 ETW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W866 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 W866 ETW registered?

W866 ETW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W866 ETW safe to buy?

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