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KUV 665P

1975 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,448 mi
Last recorded12,448 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz E36,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUV 665P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 12,448 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 12,448 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded/split (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/end sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded/split (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear and mid exhaust mount rubbers missing.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 12,447 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 12,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 12,443 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 12,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 12,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake pipes have copper grease on them

Fail 7 Oct 2011 12,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake pipes have copper grease on them

Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

adv front number plate delamanating

adv ther are no seats just drivers seat and belt

Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,382 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp missing (centre section to rear)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 10,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust clamp missing (centre section to rear)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 10,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,845 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 5,842 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KUV 665P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 36,362 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 KUV 665P, 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 51 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 KUV 665P registered?

KUV 665P is a 1975 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 August 1975.

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