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W61 WGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,035 mi
Last recorded138,035 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW61 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 138,035 miles

Nearside Front jacking point starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 135,878 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 132,470 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 132,376 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both front tyres worn on edges

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 128,390 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 124,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 120,574 miles

chip windscreen

number plate cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,214 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 112,774 miles

rear brake disc slight worn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 107,083 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 107,083 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 102,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,272 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 95,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,028 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 87,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 86,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link bushes worn

rear subframe front bushes worn

rear tyres just coming up to wear bars

stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2009 84,941 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 84,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,521 miles

both frront tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Mar 2008 72,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2007 70,613 miles

nearside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 10 Nov 2006 62,667 miles

Both front lower ball joints slight lift. Both rear tyres low tread. Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2006 56,506 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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W61 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W61 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 W61 WGJ registered?

W61 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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