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K647 EDP

1996 Mercedes-benz 400

White Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,878 mi
Last recorded102,878 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK647 EDP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 102,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 101,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 99,925 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 98,618 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 96,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 95,208 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 95,118 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 95,118 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,223 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 89,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 89,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,744 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,990 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 87,620 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 86,559 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust heat shield poor condition

pad warning light on

very slight oil leak to rear differential

Pass 12 Mar 2008 85,176 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Oil leaking from engine area

Whole exhaust system showing signs of starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jan 2007 84,702 miles

Oil leak

warning light on dashboard

Pass 5 Jan 2006 84,487 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake warning lamp on

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 400?

Based on 1,322 MOT tests across 213 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
3,109
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39
coil spring fractured 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33
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K647 EDP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 400 in White with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K647 EDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K647 EDP registered?

K647 EDP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 400, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is K647 EDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K647 EDP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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