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E137 VKR

1988 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,845 mi
Last recorded161,845 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190125,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE137 VKR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 161,845 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 161,837 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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E137 VKR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 125,458 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E137 VKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E137 VKR registered?

E137 VKR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 15 February 1988.

Is E137 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E137 VKR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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