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WUJ 134

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,747 mi
Last recorded160,747 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUJ 134
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 160,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 160,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 154,357 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion on all wheel arches

Pass 10 Mar 2010 143,714 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fron t number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2009 139,283 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2008 125,233 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 113,587 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 99,808 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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WUJ 134 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 113,015 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 WUJ 134, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WUJ 134 registered?

WUJ 134 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is WUJ 134 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUJ 134 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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