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K288 BVM

1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Brown Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,254 mi
Last recorded127,254 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E161,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK288 BVM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 127,254 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 127,254 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 119,902 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 112,292 miles

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 13 Aug 2007 103,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 94,039 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 94,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
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K288 BVM is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Brown with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 161,453 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K288 BVM, 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 55 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 K288 BVM registered?

K288 BVM is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K288 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K288 BVM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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