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A17 KDO

1997 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,636 mi
Last recorded156,636 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz E113,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 156,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 156,636 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 152,703 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 150,462 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 146,253 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 144,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 142,851 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 141,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear metal brake pipes covered in sealer. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 141,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear metal brake pipes covered in sealer. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust box corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 138,483 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 135,422 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 135,422 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 133,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 130,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drive belt slightly perished

engine covers fitted

middle to rear exhaust clamps missing but secure

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 126,468 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 126,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 124,290 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 124,290 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 120,089 miles

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

drivebelt slightly perished

wiper slightly smeary

Pass 1 Feb 2012 115,360 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine drive belt perished

windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Fail 1 Feb 2012 115,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine drive belt perished

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Pass 26 Jan 2011 109,576 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 109,576 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 103,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 21 Jan 2010 103,873 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2009 98,268 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 92,605 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front spring mount slightly corroded

wiper slightly smeary

Fail 21 Jan 2008 92,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front spring mount slightly corroded

wiper slightly smeary

Pass 23 Jan 2007 87,111 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 81,383 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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A17 KDO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 113,015 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 A17 KDO, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 KDO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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