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A16 KVP

2006 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

282,123 mi
Last recorded282,123 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz E93,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 282,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 282,120 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 273,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2022 273,914 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Aug 2021 258,657 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 240,953 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis arms (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 233,526 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded at join to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 214,306 miles

Both rear brake hoses cracking and perishing

Both rear brake pipes corroded - at join to hoses

Fail 18 Aug 2018 214,002 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear brake hoses cracking and perishing

Both rear brake pipes corroded - at join to hoses

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2017 192,918 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 163,999 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 163,999 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 148,734 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination of number plate (6.3.1d)

top and bottom trays fitted to engine bay area under trays fitted to full length of vehicle

under trays fitted to full length of vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2015 148,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination of number plate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr and nsr discs pittard (3.5.1i)

top and bottom trays fitted to engine bay area under trays fitted to full length of vehicle

under trays fitted to full length of vehicle

Pass 30 Dec 2014 133,702 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 133,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 115,301 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,787 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 96,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 56,411 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,578 miles

Nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 17,943 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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A16 KVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 93,352 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 A16 KVP, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 KVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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