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WR62 NVU

2012 Mercedes-benz 300

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,951 mi
Last recorded178,951 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 NVU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 178,951 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 178,504 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 177,570 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 176,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 172,230 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 161,256 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 161,256 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 142,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 142,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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WR62 NVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR62 NVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WR62 NVU registered?

WR62 NVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is WR62 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR62 NVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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