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W971 WGJ

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2379cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,692 mi
Last recorded124,692 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,379cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 124,692 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 124,691 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 120,271 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 120,160 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END CAP BEHIND PLASTIC COVERING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END CAP BEHIND PLASTIC COVERING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust temp repair (system still secure

Pass 26 Oct 2021 116,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 101,246 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 96,951 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,046 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Fail 16 Jan 2017 91,044 miles

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

Intermittent starting fault

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,929 miles

Both rear flexy brake hoses are perished

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,929 miles

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

Both rear flexy brake hoses are perished

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing lock (5.1.1)

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,843 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTED SLIGHT CORROSION

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX SLIGHT NOISE FROM INTERNAL

Pass 18 Jan 2014 88,642 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall is slightly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2013 88,054 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 86,911 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 86,144 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 86,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 85,530 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 85,530 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 84,198 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 82,935 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 82,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,902 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 60,069 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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W971 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,379cc 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 W971 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 W971 WGJ registered?

W971 WGJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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