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W231 WGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,470 mi
Last recorded57,470 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,470 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,522 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 63,130 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 63,130 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,282 miles

n/s door trim insecure

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 22 Feb 2012 60,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s door trim insecure

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,615 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 53,835 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 53,835 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,835 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 32,157 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,744 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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W231 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 W231 WGJ, 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 W231 WGJ registered?

W231 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W231 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W231 WGJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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