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H739 TKU

1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

233,575 mi
Last recorded233,575 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E161,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH739 TKU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 233,575 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 229,576 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 225,158 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

NEARSIDE AND OFF SIDE WEAR IN STEERING BOX

Pass 28 Apr 2016 219,741 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 214,281 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

battery loose

exhaust clamp loose [by gearbox]

wiper blade worn

Pass 15 Apr 2014 208,568 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 203,244 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 203,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered

Pass 30 Apr 2012 198,265 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front wheels have slight play from an inner steering ball joint

Pass 27 Apr 2011 192,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake pipes that run down o/s bulk head are corroded

slight play n/s/f rack arm

Fail 23 Apr 2010 187,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 187,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 182,121 miles

crossion all steel pipes

Fail 24 Apr 2009 182,121 miles

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

crossion all steel pipes

Fail 23 Apr 2008 175,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 175,729 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 168,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 168,120 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 161,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 161,453 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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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H739 TKU is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 161,453 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H739 TKU, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H739 TKU registered?

H739 TKU is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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