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A17 KUN

1995 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

158,352 mi
Last recorded158,352 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz E126,292 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 158,352 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 158,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 155,928 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 155,894 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 151,857 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 151,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 151,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working and loose (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring insecure not seated properly & rubbing on brake pipe (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected brake pad wiring fouling steering arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front shock absorber protective cover missing

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut mounting slightly split (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front & rear subframes rusty

slight corrosion o\s\f chassis

Pass 24 Jun 2021 147,383 miles

Both side rear Suspension parts / component Corroded

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake recording little or no effort

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2020 143,629 miles

Both side front Tyre worn on edge ( 205/60/15 )

Both side rear Suspension parts / component Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both side

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake recording little or no effort

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2020 143,628 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ( CHASSIS LEG ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ( CHASSIS LEG ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both side front Tyre worn on edge ( 205/60/15 )

Both side rear Suspension parts / component Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both side

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake recording little or no effort

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 140,556 miles

Both side Vehicle structure corroded

Coil spring corroded All ( 4 ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake recording little or no effort

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side rear and front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All ( 4 ) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 140,555 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All ( 4 ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake recording little or no effort

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side rear and front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All ( 4 ) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 135,341 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both side

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 135,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure Both side (1.1.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 128,902 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 124,443 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 124,443 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 121,399 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 121,399 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2014 118,804 miles

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 118,010 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 118,010 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 115,901 miles

o/s/f wing has slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2011 112,656 miles

Front and rear sub frames corroding

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked

N/S/R tyre cracking

O/S/F wheel arc corroding

Rear subframe mounts corroding

Vehicle has a lot of under vehicle surface corrosion

Wiper blade poor in operation

Pass 17 May 2010 109,029 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 106,436 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 106,349 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

N/S/F shock absorber dust boot missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

The front number plate has a small crack

Pass 16 Apr 2008 100,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 95,031 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 94,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

0/side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

n/side front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2006 89,262 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 KUN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 KUN, 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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A17 KUN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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