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K492 VKO

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,179 mi
Last recorded173,179 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 VKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 173,179 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 169,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 169,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 166,752 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 162,505 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear exhaust tailpipe corroded

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 158,014 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 153,225 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 148,532 miles

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

stiff streering

Pass 7 Feb 2012 143,943 miles

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

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

stiff steering

Pass 17 Feb 2011 138,647 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2010 133,097 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 126,690 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 120,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 113,747 miles

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

injector leak off pipes damp

slight wear to front number plate

Fail 20 Feb 2006 107,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 107,148 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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K492 VKO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K492 VKO, 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 K492 VKO registered?

K492 VKO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 23 March 1993.

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