1995 Mercedes-Benz E 3.2L Petrol · E23 WJG
1995 Mercedes-Benz E (3.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 1995. Recorded mileage 143,356 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E23 WJG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 143,356 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E23 WJG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (E23 WJG) between September 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
E23 WJG Mileage History
- 08/09/2023138,914 mi
- 28/05/2024138,931 mi+17 mi
- 02/05/2025138,976 mi+45 mi
- 06/05/2025138,986 mi+10 mi
- 27/05/2026143,356 mi+4,370 mi
Average of roughly 1,636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W210)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Severe RustSerious
The W210 generation is notorious for catastrophic corrosion due to Mercedes-Benz adopting water-based eco paints alongside inadequate factory anti-corrosion primer in the mid-1990s. Front spring perches, wheel arches, sill jacking points, door bottoms under rubber weatherstrips, and boot lock apertures suffer severe structural perforation.
- Front Suspension Upper Spring Perch DetachmentSerious
A lethal structural safety flaw on the W210 chassis is rust developing between the inner wheel arch panel and the spot-welded front upper coil spring perch cup. Severe hidden corrosion causes the welds to tear away completely, resulting in sudden suspension collapse and tyre rubbing.
- Front Lower Ball Joint and Drop Link WearModerate
The heavy front-end mass of the W210 rapidly degrades the lower suspension ball joints, anti-roll bar bushes, and drop links. Excess play in the ball joints is one of the single most common MOT failure points recorded on UK E-Classes and can cause severe steering vagueness.
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