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K437 UFR

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

275,290 mi
Last recorded275,290 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK437 UFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 275,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REPAIR HEAVILY SEALED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REPAIR HEAVILY SEALED (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 275,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all suspension corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 264,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORROEDED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 252,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

all rubber bushes deteriorating

slight play in steering mech

Pass 8 Mar 2021 243,116 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 235,789 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 225,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 216,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Oil leak ON ENGINE ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL UNDERSIDE (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 206,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear parking brake has low efficiency

Pass 14 Mar 2016 198,375 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front oil leak on engine

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Mar 2015 191,014 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 191,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 181,986 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 172,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 164,765 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 156,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 149,642 miles

N/S steering idler slightly worn

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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 141,896 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 134,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 126,941 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 116,009 miles

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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K437 UFR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K437 UFR, 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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What year was K437 UFR registered?

K437 UFR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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