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W966 NDE

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,112 mi
Last recorded61,112 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 NDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 61,112 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 60,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 59,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 59,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 59,710 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 59,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front headlight image on limit

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Dec 2021 59,024 miles

front pads low rear inner sills corroded and covered sills covered inner sills corroded gengral corrosion unedr body n/s/f tyer low n/s/f tyer low

Fail 16 Dec 2021 59,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front pads low rear inner sills corroded and covered sills covered inner sills corroded gengral corrosion unedr body n/s/f tyer low n/s/f tyer low

Fail 4 Nov 2021 59,024 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits does not rev properly (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight unit poor (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads wearing low- poor

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2020 57,819 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both ad light aim poor

front pads low

front pads wearing low

near side rear boo floor corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge low

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2019 57,634 miles

o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low- change soon

Pass 14 Jul 2018 56,261 miles

head lamp patterns poor

Pass 29 Jul 2017 55,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread perished, strong advice

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread perished, strong advice

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Jul 2017 55,422 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroded

head light patton poor

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,753 miles

head lamps patterns poor

Pass 18 Jul 2015 49,952 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 49,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 46,490 miles

n/s/r seat belt buckle damaged but working

rear floors and chassis corroded not in area

Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2012 42,530 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 42,530 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 68,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2010 68,563 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,198 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 34,837 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 33,535 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to skirts fitted

Pass 31 May 2007 32,624 miles

rear floor and suspension arms have light corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2006 30,961 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jun 2006 30,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W966 NDE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W966 NDE, 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 W966 NDE registered?

W966 NDE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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