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W856 TLB

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,626 mi
Last recorded99,626 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 TLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 99,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 99,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,589 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 91,177 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,465 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,842 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 81,842 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,477 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 77,477 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,724 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 65,253 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 61,020 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 61,020 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,019 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,824 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,160 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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W856 TLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W856 TLB, 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 W856 TLB registered?

W856 TLB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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