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G27 WMP

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,536 mi
Last recorded85,536 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG27 WMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,536 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 83,947 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 83,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 83,947 miles

Central Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 82,213 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 82,083 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,764 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,601 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 81,571 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values no plate limit visible (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 81,334 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,476 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,587 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,587 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded o/s/f & n/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,949 miles

coil spring corroded front both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,311 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 75,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 74,358 miles

o/s and n/s front suspension bottom ball joints are very worn

Fail 28 Nov 2013 74,358 miles

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

o/s and n/s front suspension bottom ball joints are very worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,072 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 71,592 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 69,934 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 67,945 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 67,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 63,753 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 58,807 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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G27 WMP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 113,015 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 G27 WMP, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G27 WMP registered?

G27 WMP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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