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ExpiredMileage
66,284 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Idler bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Idler bush worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill / axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement (54%)
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel plastic trims not allowed the full inspection of brakes
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel plastic trims not allowed the full inspection of brakes
Drive belt deteriorated
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch - slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover damaged
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill - jacking point (6.1.A.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion Both wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust rubber supports, 1 missing, 1 x deteriorated
Slight play in steering idler arm
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Drive belt deteriorated
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch - slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber dust cover damaged
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill - jacking point (6.1.A.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion Both wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Rear exhaust rubber supports, 1 missing, 1 x deteriorated
Slight play in steering idler arm
Corrosion to both rear sills
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
body jacking points and sills starting to corrode
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
corrosion starting in outer sills and jacking points
slight movement in front anti-roll bar bushes
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
coil springs corroded
oily residue on power steering pump
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion starting on jacking points
slight corrosion on coil springs
slight imbalance on rear brakes
slight play in steering idler bushes
eye level warning lamp not working
Chip in windscreen
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Chip in windscreen
slight play in steering idler
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?
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E121 KRV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 118,712 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 E121 KRV, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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E121 KRV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 8 January 1988.
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