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E128 YKP

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Cream Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

193,462 mi
Last recorded193,462 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE128 YKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 193,462 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 190,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 187,326 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

co emissions high but within limit (3.45%).

engine damp with oil.

n/s/r suspension stabilizer has slight play.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

o/s/f track rod end has very slight play.

slight coolant leak from thermostat housing.

slight play in both front wheelbearings.

slight tip in n/s steering idler.

various light scratches + stone chips in windscreen.

various light underbody corrosion.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 183,997 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 183,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 178,665 miles

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

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

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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E128 YKP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Cream with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E128 YKP, 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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E128 YKP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 17 June 1988.

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