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K191 YEC

1992 Mercedes-benz 250

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,456 mi
Last recorded68,456 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 250157,957 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK191 YEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 68,456 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 68,423 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,405 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 68,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,087 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 68,087 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 67,868 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 67,868 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate removed (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns/f inner and ns/f outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion os/f under windsreen washer bottle

slight corrosion started os/f floor section

slight exhaust blow front pipe

Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear n/s centre (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion under windsreen washer container os/f

Pass 10 May 2016 65,858 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perishing

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge perishing

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor panel (under body) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre side wall perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight play in steering idler arm

x4 tyre walls cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2014 59,298 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,164 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,543 miles

battery not secure

Fail 24 May 2012 56,543 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

battery not secure

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,759 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,759 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,094 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,308 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,791 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,577 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 44,551 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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K191 YEC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 157,957 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K191 YEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K191 YEC registered?

K191 YEC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 26 August 1992.

Is K191 YEC safe to buy?

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