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W256 NBT

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,324 mi
Last recorded212,324 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 NBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2010 212,324 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 212,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 190,589 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 154,483 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 154,482 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 105,129 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,216 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 66,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W256 NBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W256 NBT, 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 W256 NBT registered?

W256 NBT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W256 NBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 NBT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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