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K258 LYB

1997 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,947 mi
Last recorded124,947 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK258 LYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2009 124,947 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine tends to burn oil and some smoke from exhaust

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside front inner wing repair

other areas of welded repairs

Pass 4 Jun 2009 124,947 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine tends to burn oil and some smoke from exhaust

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside front inner wing repair

other areas of welded repairs

Pass 2 May 2008 120,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Fail 22 Apr 2008 120,880 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 13 Jun 2006 113,992 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 113,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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K258 LYB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K258 LYB, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K258 LYB registered?

K258 LYB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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The MOT history for K258 LYB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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