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W897 OGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,787 mi
Last recorded27,787 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 OGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 27,787 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 27,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 25,461 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 23,859 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 22,125 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 22,020 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 21,637 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 20,976 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 19,964 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 19,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 18,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 17,950 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 17,950 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 16,933 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 16,933 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,015 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 15,202 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 15,202 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,449 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,809 miles

o/s/r and both front tyres perrished.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 10,807 miles

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

o/s/r and both front tyres perrished.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 10,052 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,370 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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W897 OGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W897 OGJ, 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 W897 OGJ registered?

W897 OGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W897 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W897 OGJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W897 OGJ have outstanding finance?

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