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K187 KGP

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Bronze Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,859 mi
Last recorded82,859 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK187 KGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 82,859 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 82,058 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 82,050 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Marked with white paint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Metal Air filter insecure on top of engine, Petrol fumes inside of car.

Pass 5 Feb 2024 81,505 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 81,057 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 80,601 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,147 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 79,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 77,307 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,490 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,623 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 73,616 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 71,982 miles

advise brakes,steering,suspension and fuel system components all corroding

advise front tyres wearing unevenly

advise off side rear jacking point block missing

Fail 11 Feb 2016 71,981 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise brakes,steering,suspension and fuel system components all corroding

advise front tyres wearing unevenly

advise off side rear jacking point block missing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,448 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 71,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,622 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 70,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,941 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,855 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,222 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 66,234 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,487 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 62,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 62,895 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,366 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 60,396 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 60,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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K187 KGP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Bronze with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 118,232 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 K187 KGP, 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 34 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 K187 KGP registered?

K187 KGP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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