MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear inner offside and nearside around jacking points (6.1.B.2)
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s and o/s (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s around jacking points (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust touching on body
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front to rear (6.1.B.2)
steering idler has slight play at fixings/joints
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)
steering idler has slight play at fixings/joints
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
steering has slight play at inner fixings/joints
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?
Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E121 KDX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 113,067 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 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E121 KDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E121 KDX registered?
E121 KDX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 8 March 1988.
Is E121 KDX safe to buy?
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