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W194 KAP

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,151 mi
Last recorded111,151 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 KAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 111,151 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 111,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 107,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 102,499 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2015 100,725 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2015 100,725 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 96,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 90,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,779 miles

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) rear brake pads look low req closer inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2011 78,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 72,170 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,356 miles

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2009 65,356 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

1) tyres 215 55 16 2) outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,236 miles

Noise from Offside Rear Wheel/Hub?.

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on edges.

Both front tyres bald on edges.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 59,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Noise from Offside Rear Wheel/Hub?.

Oil leak

Rear tyres wearing on edges.

Both front tyres bald on edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 43,638 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 43,535 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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W194 KAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W194 KAP, 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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What year was W194 KAP registered?

W194 KAP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W194 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W194 KAP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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