MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,278 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating
n/s/r tyre side wall splitting
o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working
o/s/f wheel arch corroding
slight damage to o/s/f tyre side walls
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroding
exhaust deteriorating
n/s/r tyre side wall splitting
o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working
o/s/f wheel arch corroding
slight damage to o/s/f tyre side walls
brake pipes corroding
chips in front windscreen
exhaust deteriorating
o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working
oil leak ?
rear brake discs corroding
various body panels damaged
2 nails in o/s/r tyre
exhaust deteriorating
o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working
oil leak ?
rear brake discs corroding and pads low
slight play in both front lower ball joints
2 nails in o/s/r tyre
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust deteriorating
o/s/f fog lamp broken and not working
oil leak ?
rear brake discs corroding and pads low
slight play in both front lower ball joints
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front wings corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front wings corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has nail in it
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to the sidewall
Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W296 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W296 TLF, 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 W296 TLF registered?
W296 TLF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 June 2000.
Is W296 TLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W296 TLF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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