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572 KOT

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,481 mi
Last recorded79,481 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration572 KOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 79,481 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 79,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at o/s/f chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 77,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 77,786 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,001 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 75,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted to correct height (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 73,083 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 72,951 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,301 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 72,301 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 71,767 miles

exhaust rusty

light rust brake disc faces

light stains rear under side

Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,416 miles

light corrosion on rear brke pipes

steering damper light oil misting

Fail 19 Jul 2016 71,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/15 (4.1.D.1a)

light corrosion on rear brke pipes

steering damper light oil misting

Pass 15 Jun 2015 70,712 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 69,560 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 68,862 miles

light cracking on nearside rear brake pipe

light rust on rear brake pipes

light tearing on offside front lower arm bush

Fail 31 Aug 2011 67,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 67,197 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,015 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,334 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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572 KOT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 126,292 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 572 KOT, 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 31 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 572 KOT registered?

572 KOT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 3 November 1995.

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