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K108 SLD

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

298,091 mi
Last recorded298,091 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK108 SLD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2013 298,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting to the whole rear underside area

non prescribed area corrosion to the offside and nearside front floors

Pass 28 Feb 2012 298,091 miles

advise surface corrosion both front inner wheel arches and around all jacking points

Pass 1 Feb 2011 298,091 miles

surface corrosion around o/s/r and n/s/r jacking points

Fail 16 Feb 2010 294,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise surface corrosion under vehicle advise all four shockabsorbes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 294,265 miles

advise surface corrosion under vehicle advise all four shockabsorbes corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 287,617 miles

advise surface corrosion under both front wings adv ise both frot shock absorbers corroded advise stone chip n/s/f head lamp

Pass 28 Feb 2008 278,937 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 267,509 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 267,505 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 257,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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K108 SLD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 154,274 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K108 SLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K108 SLD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 22 June 1993.

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