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E121 KRV

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,284 mi
Last recorded66,284 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE121 KRV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,284 miles

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))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 66,284 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 66,283 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 66,283 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 65,982 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 65,982 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 65,504 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 65,504 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 65,002 miles

Corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,208 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

coil springs corroded

oily residue on power steering pump

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,927 miles

slight corrosion on coil springs

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play in steering idler bushes

eye level warning lamp not working

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,363 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Nov 2010 61,363 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,684 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,102 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 58,859 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,369 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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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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