MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,095 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brake valve leaking abs unit leaking brake fluid at pipes (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside headlamp lens discoloured
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside headlamp lens discoloured
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
jacking points corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
suspension componants corroded
vehicle structure corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust slightly corroded (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
both front jacking points corroded and holed
plastic trays/arches/sills fitted not allowing full inspection
surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust slightly corroded (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
both front jacking points corroded and holed
plastic trays/arches/sills fitted not allowing full inspection
surface corrosion on underside of vehicle
Both front jacking points corroded and holed, but not within any mounting points.
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Unable to check outer sills as covers/side skirts fitted to vehicle.
suspect washer bottle is leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both front jacking points corroded and holed, but not within any mounting points.
Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Unable to check outer sills as covers/side skirts fitted to vehicle.
suspect washer bottle is leaking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake pads starting to get low
Offside Front Suspension spring 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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front top spring mounts slightly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
off side front foglight not working
rear tyres low on tread
serentine belt tensioner faulty
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
both front tyres worn on both edges and just test
advise rear number plate
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V198 KAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,226cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 102,010 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 E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V198 KAB, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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V198 KAB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 January 2000.
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