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A1 KSM

1996 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,669 mi
Last recorded161,669 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz E115,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 161,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 161,607 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 156,147 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive pos crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive pos pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 156,143 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn gearbox connection (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both at caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose broken (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive pos crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive pos pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 141,579 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 120,673 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 110,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,187 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,524 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,242 miles

Engine Oil leak

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 76,238 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine Oil leak

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,220 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,750 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,803 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 48,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,248 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,370 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,123 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,388 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,269 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 24,539 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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A1 KSM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 115,225 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 A1 KSM, 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 30 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 A1 KSM registered?

A1 KSM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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