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A17 KOM

2002 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,557 mi
Last recorded85,557 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz E95,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 85,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,647 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2025 81,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2024 78,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 71,081 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 67,421 miles

Front Number plate damage

Rear Exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Fail 22 May 2018 67,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Number plate damage

Rear Exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Pass 11 May 2017 64,390 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 59,655 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 56,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 56,634 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 52,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,100 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 47,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,180 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,353 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 36,353 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,385 miles

front of car slightly higher than rear

Pass 15 Feb 2008 22,603 miles

rear reg plate fails next test

slight play in n\s\f bottom ball joint

splits in treads of all tyres

Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,349 miles

front and rear tyres have splits in treads

Pass 8 Feb 2006 12,742 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 KOM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,742 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 A17 KOM, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 KOM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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