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H12 KSG

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

201,997 mi
Last recorded201,997 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 KSG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 201,997 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 190,908 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 190,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 178,823 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 178,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 163,417 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side front brake disc warped

Oil leak

Plastic underboby engine protective panel insecure

Plastic underboby engine protective panel preventing a full mot inspection

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering play is at 40mm but not enough to fail mot 75mm

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 163,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side front brake disc warped

Oil leak

Plastic underboby engine protective panel insecure

Plastic underboby engine protective panel preventing a full mot inspection

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering play is at 40mm but not enough to fail mot 75mm

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 153,871 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 140,982 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 140,976 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine nosie

under tray split & insecure

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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H12 KSG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 138,080 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 H12 KSG, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H12 KSG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 18 February 1991.

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