2000 Mercedes-Benz C 2.2L Diesel · W873 ETW
2000 Mercedes-Benz C (2.2L, diesel). First registered 03 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 137,190 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W873 ETW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 137,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W873 ETW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (W873 ETW) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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))”.
W873 ETW Mileage History
- 14/08/2025132,820 mi
- 14/08/2025132,820 mi
- 13/08/2026137,190 mi+4,370 mi
Average of roughly 4,387 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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