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A661 KOD

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Beige Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,631 mi
Last recorded81,631 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA661 KOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 81,631 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 77,373 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 74,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,392 miles

Coolant leak top radiator hose ()

Fail 8 Dec 2020 68,392 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak top radiator hose ()

Pass 20 May 2019 65,132 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 61,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,394 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 56,394 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 51,777 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 45,477 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,815 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 41,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 39,775 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 39,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 39,005 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,872 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 38,299 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,926 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 37,925 miles

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A661 KOD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 A661 KOD, 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 A661 KOD registered?

A661 KOD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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