2000 Mercedes E 2.7L Diesel · W78 ECS
2000 Mercedes E (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2000. Recorded mileage 119,551 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/09/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2699cc
W78 ECS Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2016
- 119,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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W78 ECS Mileage History
- 12/06/200636,792 mi
- 26/06/200740,166 mi+3,374 mi
- 26/06/200842,492 mi+2,326 mi
- 27/05/200945,323 mi+2,831 mi
- 23/06/201052,046 mi+6,723 mi
- 25/06/201052,046 mi
- 01/07/201159,409 mi+7,363 mi
- 01/07/201159,409 mi
- 08/10/201296,185 mi+36,776 mi
- 04/11/2013100,724 mi+4,539 mi
- 21/01/2015112,923 mi+12,199 mi
- 20/01/2016119,551 mi+6,628 mi
Average of roughly 8,614 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
W78 ECS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes E (W78 ECS) between June 2006 and January 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)”; “Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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