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K450 PLT

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Bronze Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,028 mi
Last recorded178,028 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 PLT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1993
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 178,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 177,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 176,939 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 176,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength corner chassis area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mountings broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 176,877 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear diff leak

Pass 23 Sep 2019 176,251 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 174,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 174,155 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 172,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point floor pan area holed (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 172,001 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point area floor holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken and hanging low (7.1.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point floor pan area holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 170,198 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill - jacking mount area corroded and weak (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front jacking mount missing

Oil leak from rear differential

Fail 17 Sep 2015 170,198 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill - jacking mount area corroded and weak (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front jacking mount missing

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 19 Sep 2014 167,934 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 167,934 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 164,892 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 164,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 162,148 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

surface corrosion both sides rear jacking point floor areas

Fail 18 Sep 2012 162,148 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery insecure

nearside front tyre outer wall cut and damaged

surface corrosion both sides rear jacking point floor areas

Pass 23 Sep 2011 159,038 miles

front floor pans corroded near jacking points

nearside rear jacking point area floor corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 159,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front floor pans corroded near jacking points

nearside rear jacking point area floor corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 155,297 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 150,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine temperature not reaching 80c

parking brake travel requires attention,nearside low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 150,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine temperature not reaching 80c

parking brake travel requires attention,nearside low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 145,200 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2007 141,129 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2007 141,129 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 134,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 134,582 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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K450 PLT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Bronze with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K450 PLT, 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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K450 PLT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 22 April 1993.

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