MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,669 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?
Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is A1 KSM safe to buy?
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