2000 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · W552 BHG
2000 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 65,947 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W552 BHG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2023
- 65,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W552 BHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz E (W552 BHG) between July 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
W552 BHG Mileage History
- 18/07/200624,034 mi
- 07/09/200728,851 mi+4,817 mi
- 01/09/200832,356 mi+3,505 mi
- 15/09/200935,718 mi+3,362 mi
- 17/09/201037,951 mi+2,233 mi
- 14/09/201140,315 mi+2,364 mi
- 19/09/201243,207 mi+2,892 mi
- 19/09/201243,207 mi
- 20/09/201345,172 mi+1,965 mi
- 05/09/201446,540 mi+1,368 mi
- 19/08/201548,522 mi+1,982 mi
- 25/08/201652,238 mi+3,716 mi
- 25/08/201652,238 mi
- 09/08/201754,990 mi+2,752 mi
- 09/08/201754,990 mi
- 17/08/201856,884 mi+1,894 mi
- 24/08/201856,886 mi+2 mi
- 02/08/201959,887 mi+3,001 mi
- 06/08/201958,890 mi-997 mi
- 10/08/202062,174 mi+3,284 mi
- 11/09/202165,216 mi+3,042 mi
- 19/08/202265,673 mi+457 mi
- 31/08/202365,947 mi+274 mi
Average of roughly 2,448 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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