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256D251

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

272,729 mi
Last recorded272,729 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration256D251
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 272,729 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 256,616 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 241,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 226,150 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Marked with chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 226,150 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Marked with chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 211,738 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 211,738 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 192,754 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 133,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,583 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,386 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,002 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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256D251 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,443 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 256D251, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 256D251 registered?

256D251 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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