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A17 KSF

1999 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,617 mi
Last recorded148,617 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz E107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 148,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 138,204 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 126,869 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 126,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 113,256 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 KSF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 107,166 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 KSF, 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 27 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 A17 KSF registered?

A17 KSF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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