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A225 KNB

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,621 mi
Last recorded57,621 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA225 KNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 57,621 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,352 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 17 Sep 2019 57,015 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 57,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,765 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,645 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,450 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,357 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,077 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 55,019 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 55,019 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 53,503 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,035 miles

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

corrosion on and around rear chassis near to spring tops

Fail 26 Feb 2007 53,019 miles

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

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

corrosion on and around rear chassis near to spring tops

Pass 13 Feb 2006 52,899 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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A225 KNB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 129,970 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 A225 KNB, 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 43 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 A225 KNB registered?

A225 KNB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 September 1983.

Is A225 KNB safe to buy?

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