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W256 YBH

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

212,731 mi
Last recorded212,731 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 YBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 212,731 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 212,731 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 206,790 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 200,176 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 194,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 187,623 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 180,024 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 161,161 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 136,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 136,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 124,824 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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W256 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W256 YBH, 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 YBH registered?

W256 YBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 July 2000.

Is W256 YBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 YBH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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