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E500 WKF

1991 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,614 mi
Last recorded16,614 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz E143,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE500 WKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 16,614 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 16,612 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 15,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 15,605 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 15,604 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 15,442 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 14,834 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 14,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 14,698 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 10,611 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 10,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 8,351 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 8,324 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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E500 WKF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 143,285 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 E500 WKF, 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 35 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 E500 WKF registered?

E500 WKF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is E500 WKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E500 WKF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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