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G762 WYK

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,733 mi
Last recorded150,733 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG762 WYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 150,733 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc's slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 142,500 miles

wear and corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2009 138,470 miles

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2008 137,039 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 137,033 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 18 Dec 2007 134,772 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 130,243 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 118,806 miles

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

stonechips in screen

very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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G762 WYK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G762 WYK, 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 G762 WYK registered?

G762 WYK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is G762 WYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G762 WYK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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