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W962 WGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,131 mi
Last recorded157,131 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW962 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,266cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 157,131 miles

o/s of boot floor rusty

Fail 22 Aug 2011 157,131 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s of boot floor rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2009 136,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 136,078 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 124,970 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 114,559 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 114,555 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 103,933 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 103,933 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W962 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,266cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W962 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 W962 WGJ registered?

W962 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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The MOT history for W962 WGJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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