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D248 KUM

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,438 mi
Last recorded153,438 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD248 KUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 153,438 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmost floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch - rear of (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmost floor (2.4.A.3)

oil light on

Pass 10 Apr 2017 150,642 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 149,124 miles

fuel lines corroded

n/s and o/s boot floor corroded out of prescribed area

Fail 4 May 2016 149,124 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill (5.2.6)

fuel lines corroded

n/s and o/s boot floor corroded out of prescribed area

Pass 5 May 2015 148,727 miles

Boot floor under rear washer bottle corroded

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

Rear fuel and suspension pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 146,166 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 146,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 142,023 miles

feul pipes corroding

Fail 9 Nov 2012 142,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

feul pipes corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2011 138,135 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 132,344 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2009 129,090 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2009 129,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2008 126,956 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 126,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 125,325 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 125,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 123,861 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 123,414 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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D248 KUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 135,505 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D248 KUM, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D248 KUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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