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B19 FKK

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,007 mi
Last recorded109,007 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 FKK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 109,007 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,031 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 101,522 miles

Rear parking brake had just met the minimum legal limit and requires adjustment/repair

Pass 8 May 2017 99,108 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 94,579 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,978 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 90,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,494 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,599 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 81,576 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,810 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,849 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 69,849 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,910 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers side indicatar damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,119 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 56,111 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?

Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,855
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
25,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,846
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,803
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,185
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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B19 FKK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B19 FKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 E typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B19 FKK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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