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W656 YOF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,998 mi
Last recorded139,998 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW656 YOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 139,998 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 139,998 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 133,347 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 126,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 126,766 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 119,859 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 119,859 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 115,523 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 108,721 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,889 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 97,531 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 97,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2007 97,094 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

engine noisey

slight engine misfire

Pass 28 Jul 2006 85,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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W656 YOF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W656 YOF, 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 W656 YOF registered?

W656 YOF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W656 YOF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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