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W56 YBN

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

236,213 mi
Last recorded236,213 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 YBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 236,213 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 236,181 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2018 225,154 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 225,153 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 218,304 miles

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)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 218,216 miles

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.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 208,322 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 208,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 320,451 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 320,376 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 299,907 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes are very heavily corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 299,907 miles

front to rear brake pipes are very heavily corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 275,714 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 275,714 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 158,023 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 158,023 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 156,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 140,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 127,756 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 113,101 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 97,371 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 88,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,462 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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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.

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W56 YBN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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