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164,688 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Sound deadening material likely to become detached bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside box (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside box (7.1.2)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside box (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside box (7.1.2)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)
boot does not latch securely closed
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s steering idler has slight play
n/s/f and o/s/f lower shocker bushes perishing and cracking
n/s/r tyre has cut and damage in outer side wall but cords not exposed
o/s/f chasses leg corroding
possible weep of fluid from steering box
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s steering idler has slight play
n/s/f and o/s/f lower shocker bushes perishing and cracking
n/s/r tyre has cut and damage in outer side wall but cords not exposed
o/s/f chasses leg corroding
possible weep of fluid from steering box
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
drivers seat padding has dropped on one side although seat is secure
nearside rear indicator lens cracked and showing a small amount of white light
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight movement in drivers seat
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight movement in drivers seat
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front tyre has a very large and deep cut.205/65 R15 94V Accelera.
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Intermediate drop arm cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside front fog lamp lens damaged.
Offside front seat base collapsed.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside front fog lamp lens damaged.
Offside front seat base collapsed.
Slight exhaust blow from centre olive
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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E301 KLM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 126,010 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 S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E301 KLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E301 KLM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 May 1988.
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