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W812 WGF

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,199 mi
Last recorded96,199 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW812 WGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,199 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level low

near side outer door mirror unit slightly damaged

off side rear outer lower boot floor area corroded around fuel filler tube / floor well

Fail 14 Apr 2014 96,199 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level low

near side outer door mirror unit slightly damaged

off side rear outer lower boot floor area corroded around fuel filler tube / floor well

Pass 25 Apr 2013 87,184 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 87,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,123 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2012

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

no speedo odometer display

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,997 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 66,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,220 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,514 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,106 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2006 26,515 miles

N/SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL HAS DAMAGE DUE TO HITTING KERBS

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

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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W812 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W812 WGF, 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 W812 WGF registered?

W812 WGF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 May 2000.

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