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A203 KFK

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,744 mi
Last recorded89,744 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA203 KFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,744 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,516 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,426 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,274 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 88,866 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 88,828 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 88,566 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 88,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 87,855 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 87,463 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 87,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,621 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,062 miles

lower front panel on the o/s is rusting through

metal fuel pipe connecting fuel filter and fuel pump has started to rust at top

Fail 9 Feb 2012 86,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower front panel on the o/s is rusting through

metal fuel pipe connecting fuel filter and fuel pump has started to rust at top

Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,295 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Feb 2011 85,244 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 84,441 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 83,731 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 83,137 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 82,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 82,395 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,712 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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A203 KFK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 136,026 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 A203 KFK, 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 42 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 A203 KFK registered?

A203 KFK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 March 1984.

Is A203 KFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A203 KFK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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