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W56 BKN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,579 mi
Last recorded95,579 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 95,579 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 89,392 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 89,392 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 84,830 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 79,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,524 miles

both offside and nearside front headlight aims weak

centre exhaust secondary catalytic convertors broken up and rattling

front wiper split

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front tyre on 2mm but much more worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight play in both offside and nearside front ( front lower arm bushes )

stone chip centre lower of screen

Pass 25 Jul 2008 63,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 58,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,417 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W56 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W56 BKN, 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 W56 BKN registered?

W56 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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