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KGE 157T

1998 Mercedes-benz 450

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,119 mi
Last recorded118,119 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGE 157T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model450
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 118,119 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 118,109 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 118,109 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 118,039 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 118,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 118,039 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 117,999 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 117,919 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 117,658 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 117,000 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 116,941 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 450?

Based on 6,678 MOT tests across 936 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
313
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
936
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 294
brake binding 289
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 224
Headlamp aim too low 199
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KGE 157T is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 450 in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 450 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KGE 157T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 450 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 450 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KGE 157T registered?

KGE 157T is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 450, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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The MOT history for KGE 157T shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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