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A16 KSS

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,584 mi
Last recorded154,584 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 154,584 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 154,584 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2005 140,524 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 140,524 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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A16 KSS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 125,034 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 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 KSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 KSS registered?

A16 KSS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is A16 KSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 KSS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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