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C3 RKB

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,057 mi
Last recorded90,057 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 RKB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 May 2017 90,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 87,297 miles

front and rear brake hose ferrules are staring to corrode

slight play in steering arm

Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,021 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 76,242 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 72,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 67,367 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 61,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,022 miles

front brake pads needed in about 3-4000 miles

Pass 7 May 2008 41,809 miles

centre exhaust getting rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,080 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,550 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 39,337 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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C3 RKB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 118,232 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 C3 RKB, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 RKB registered?

C3 RKB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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