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K21 RSJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

249,716 mi
Last recorded249,716 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 RSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 249,716 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 237,125 miles

Propshaft component defective

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 231,343 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 231,343 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 228,643 miles

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

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

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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K21 RSJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K21 RSJ, 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 K21 RSJ registered?

K21 RSJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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