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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,199 cc

P762 WGCMOT history

P762 WGC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 20 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 137,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

P762 WGC blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,079 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P762 WGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P762 WGC was last recorded at 137,079 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,210 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
869 miles
Average per year
3,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,079 miles
  • 2025 – 136,210 miles
  • 2024 – 135,340 miles
  • 2023 – 134,177 miles
  • 2022 – 133,435 miles
  • 2021 – 132,462 miles
  • 2020 – 130,805 miles
  • 2019 – 130,092 miles
  • 2018 – 129,346 miles
  • 2017 – 128,907 miles
  • 2016 – 127,370 miles
  • 2015 – 126,835 miles
  • 2014 – 126,297 miles
  • 2013 – 125,489 miles
  • 2012 – 123,945 miles
  • 2011 – 121,704 miles
  • 2010 – 114,879 miles
  • 2009 – 102,306 miles
  • 2008 – 89,650 miles
  • 2007 – 80,862 miles
  • 2006 – 69,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,079 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,079 miles
    Test number
    823688287053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,075 miles (+865)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,075 miles
    Test number
    568458468893
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass136,210 miles (+870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,210 miles
    Test number
    403659249132
    • AdvisoryRear inner wheel arches holed/rusted/grommets missing
    • AdvisorySeepage from rear diff.

  4. Pass135,340 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,340 miles
    Test number
    617509340430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,323 miles (+1,146)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,323 miles
    Test number
    894038877170
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  6. Pass134,177 miles (+742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,177 miles
    Test number
    883742671622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing/bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass133,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,435 miles
    Test number
    207316920790
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  8. Fail133,435 miles (+973)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,435 miles
    Test number
    751137963271
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  9. Pass132,462 miles (+1,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,462 miles
    Test number
    310857489780
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting rusted away

  10. Pass130,805 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    130,805 miles
    Test number
    467630232702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail130,803 miles (+711)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,803 miles
    Test number
    981213382339
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass130,092 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    130,092 miles
    Test number
    979276107455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,346 miles (+439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,346 miles
    Test number
    872037064328
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket insecure.
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from gearbox oil sump pan.

  14. Pass128,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,907 miles
    Test number
    954630226087
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail128,907 miles (+1,537)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,907 miles
    Test number
    131003789019
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened wish bone mount (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass127,370 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,370 miles
    Test number
    934062756783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass126,835 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    126,835 miles
    Test number
    916976525189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,297 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    126,297 miles
    Test number
    247593344131
    • NoteSlight binding offside front brake.

  19. Fail126,297 miles (+808)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,297 miles
    Test number
    388442144105
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight binding offside front brake.

  20. Pass125,489 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    125,489 miles
    Test number
    285850023197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass123,945 miles (+3)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,945 miles
    Test number
    845531332181
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated but secure and not blowing
    • NoteSlight damage in windscreen

  22. Fail123,942 miles (+2,238)1 failure10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,942 miles
    Test number
    959110032150
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated but secure and not blowing
    • NoteSlight damage in windscreen

  23. Pass121,704 miles (+8)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    121,704 miles
    Test number
    636813521179
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteDifferential side seals/back plate leaking
    • NoteInterior rearview mirror wobbly
    • NoteOS headlamp beam image poor
    • NoteOSF wheel tighter than ideal to rotate by hand

  24. Fail121,696 miles (+6,817)1 failure2 repaired10 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,696 miles
    Test number
    406627611199
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteDifferential side seals/back plate leaking
    • NoteFront wiper blade smeary
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • NoteInterior rearview mirror wobbly
    • NoteOS headlamp beam image poor
    • NoteOSF wheel tighter than ideal to rotate by hand

  25. Pass114,879 miles (+12,573)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    114,879 miles
    Test number
    363031830175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass102,306 miles (+12,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    102,306 miles
    Test number
    100707619175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass89,650 miles (+8,788)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,650 miles
    Test number
    212082748172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,862 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    832580517140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail80,858 miles (+10,946)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,858 miles
    Test number
    833637007113
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SMALL CUTS AND SURFACE CRACKS IN SEVERAL PLACES

  30. Pass69,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,912 miles
    Test number
    231076536124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P762 WGC

Does P762 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P762 WGC is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P762 WGC?
The MOT on P762 WGC is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P762 WGC done?
P762 WGC was recorded at 137,079 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,321 miles a year.
Has P762 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P762 WGC has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on P762 WGC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P762 WGC find?
P762 WGC passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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