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A953 KRU

1984 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,090 mi
Last recorded127,090 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz E136,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA953 KRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 127,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor corroded but not within any prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 126,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2016 127,006 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 127,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 126,405 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear constant velocity gaiters deteriorated

front numberplate damaged

front valance heavily corroded

nearside wiper slightly smearing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear door shut corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch heavily corroded - JUST OUT OF PERSCRIBED AREA

Fail 27 Apr 2015 126,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear constant velocity gaiters deteriorated

front numberplate damaged

front valance heavily corroded

nearside wiper slightly smearing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear door shut corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch heavily corroded - JUST OUT OF PERSCRIBED AREA

Pass 23 Apr 2014 125,776 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 125,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2013 125,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2012 124,946 miles

Advise rear tyres deterioated.

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2012 124,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise rear exhaust rubbers.

Advise rear tyres deterioated.

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 124,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2010 124,076 miles

Battery insecure

Front tyre tread wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fuel hose perished between tank and pump.

Rear ns&os driveshaft gaiters deteriorating.NS leaking.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 May 2010 124,074 miles

Offside brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Battery insecure

Front tyre tread wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fuel hose perished between tank and pump.

Rear ns&os driveshaft gaiters deteriorating.NS leaking.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Mar 2010 124,050 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Fuel hose perished between tank and pump.

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear ns&os driveshaft gaiters deteriorated.NS outer leaking.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 123,771 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet hinges damaged/faulty.

Fuel hose perished between pump and tank .

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating.

Rear driveshaft gaiters perished.

Rear ns&os suspension have slightly different damping rate.OS is slightly harder-possibly sphere in self levelling suspension has partialy discharged.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Mar 2009 123,759 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Bonnet hinges damaged/faulty.

Fuel hose perished between pump and tank .

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating.

Rear driveshaft gaiters perished.

Rear ns&os suspension have slightly different damping rate.OS is slightly harder-possibly sphere in self levelling suspension has partialy discharged.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 123,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 122,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

inner and outer drive shaft gaiters worn and splitting

slight leak at joint in exhaust downpipes

Pass 21 Mar 2007 122,819 miles

inner and outer drive shaft gaiters worn and splitting

slight leak at joint in exhaust downpipes

Pass 22 Mar 2006 122,200 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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A953 KRU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 A953 KRU, 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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A953 KRU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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