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K36 FUG

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

153,193 mi
Last recorded153,193 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK36 FUG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2013 153,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 144,979 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 144,516 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 134,740 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 134,740 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All four brake hoses are perished

Front brake pads are worn low

Front tyre size 185/65/15

Movement in rear subframe mounts

N/S/R tyre has damaged on the side wall

O/S/R brake pipe is rusty

O/S/R chassis leg near subframe mount is very rusty

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear tyres are different size to the fronts

Pass 2 Feb 2010 128,368 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 128,368 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

exhaust front pipe corroded

front no.plate starting to deteriorate

o/s front tyre worn close to tread depth limit & perished

Pass 31 Jan 2009 122,626 miles

front wheel nuts appear to be wrong fitment

Fail 24 Jan 2009 122,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

auxiliary drive belts cracked and noisy

Pass 30 Jan 2008 116,079 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 116,079 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake hoses perishing & ferrells corroding.

evidance of n/s front tyre rubbing causing damage to inner side wall.

n/s front & o/s rear tyres tread low in mid tread 2mm

n/s front wheel tight to rotate

o/s rear metal brake pipe corroding by flexi hose.

plastic covers over both outer sills & large under tray fitted obstructing view.

rear no.plate loose

slight play in steering system

Pass 31 Jan 2007 108,957 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 108,957 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front brake pads may be low

o/s rear tyre slightly perished & wearing slightly on inner edge

plastic covers over both outer sills & large under tray fitted obstructing view

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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K36 FUG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 154,274 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K36 FUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K36 FUG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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