MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on outer edge recommend replacing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings have slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded all springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
further investigation required to front antiroll bar
under trays fitted
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lights have no image (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear lines corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on outer edge recommend replacing (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lights have foggy lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings have slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres close (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded all springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
further investigation required to front antiroll bar
under trays fitted
All brake pipes under sealed not enabling a full visual inspection
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around jacking point and inner sill section near to seat runner mounts. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all brake pipes under sealed not allowing a full visual inspection.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
prop shaft rubber rear split
Nearside Front Side repeater not working in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all four tyre valves cracking
brake pipes corroded at rear
chip in windscreen
engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
propshaft rubber at rear split
underbody corroded
Front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded, advise replacement
Heavy coolant leak
Nearside front lower arm ball joint dust boot cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt. Advise replacement
Offside inner side light bulb inoperative
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded, advise replacement
Heavy coolant leak
Nearside front lower arm ball joint dust boot cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt. Advise replacement
Offside inner side light bulb inoperative
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front to rear brake pipes are very heavily corroded
front to rear brake pipes are very heavily corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pads wearing
front subframe previously welded
rusting to chassis and suspension components
slight play in rear subframe mountings
stonechips front screen
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pads wearing
rusting to chassis and suspension components
slight play in rear subframe mountings
stonechips front screen
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both rear brake flexi hoses slight perishing
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
W56 YBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 W56 YBN, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of W56 YBN?
You can check the full history of W56 YBN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was W56 YBN registered?
W56 YBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 2000.
Is W56 YBN safe to buy?
The MOT history for W56 YBN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W56 YBN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W56 YBN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.