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W604 KSS

2000 Mercedes-benz E

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,767 mi
Last recorded125,767 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz E102,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW604 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 125,767 miles

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

NSF Fog Lamp Not Working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Tyres - OS Close To Legal Limit On Inner Edge & NS Approaching Tread Depth Limit

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2012 125,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

NSF Fog Lamp Not Working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Tyres - OS Close To Legal Limit On Inner Edge & NS Approaching Tread Depth Limit

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 110,462 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F Fog Lamp Not Working - No Power Supply

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil Leak From O/S/F Of Engine

Fail 11 Mar 2011 110,641 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F Fog Lamp Not Working - No Power Supply

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F Tyre Also Worn More On The Outer Edge - Possibly Tracking

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil Leak From O/S/F Of Engine

Pass 10 Mar 2010 99,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 92,584 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 92,584 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 84,016 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 84,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 78,536 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 78,536 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2006 71,852 miles

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

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

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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W604 KSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W604 KSS, 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 W604 KSS registered?

W604 KSS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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