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K315 STL

1993 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,738 mi
Last recorded224,738 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190139,459 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK315 STL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 224,738 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 220,869 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 210,382 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front shocker upper mounting slightly deteriorated

offside front shocker upper mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2012 210,369 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front shocker upper mounting slightly deteriorated

offside front shocker upper mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 198,308 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 183,730 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 183,724 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 167,217 miles

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

crack n/s headlamp beam not affected

Pass 3 Mar 2009 167,217 miles

crack n/s headlamp beam not affected

Pass 4 Mar 2008 149,331 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 149,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s reae shocker cover loose

Pass 6 Mar 2007 138,364 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 138,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 129,958 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 129,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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K315 STL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 139,459 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K315 STL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K315 STL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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