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W199 KPA

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,586 mi
Last recorded92,586 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW199 KPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 92,586 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,493 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 89,493 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,799 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 74,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,094 miles

slight up and down movement at steering wheel

Fail 11 Jul 2011 69,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight up and down movement at steering wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,271 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 57,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2009 57,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,146 miles

All brake pads wearing low sugest replace.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,028 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,308 miles

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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W199 KPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W199 KPA, 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 W199 KPA registered?

W199 KPA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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