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W124 WGW

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,738 mi
Last recorded136,738 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 WGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 136,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Plastic under trays fitted restricting view

accident damage to front wing temp repair

Fail 10 Oct 2017 136,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic under trays fitted restricting view

accident damage to front wing temp repair

Pass 28 Jun 2016 124,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,304 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 111,304 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 106,549 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 106,549 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 101,676 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 95,742 miles

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

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

near side rear shockabsorber weak

Pass 25 May 2011 90,452 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Pass 11 May 2010 84,544 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 78,970 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,562 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 56,853 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 56,853 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,071 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 44,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2006 44,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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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W124 WGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 W124 WGW, 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 W124 WGW registered?

W124 WGW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W124 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 WGW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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