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K49 FUG

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

165,389 mi
Last recorded165,389 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK49 FUG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 165,389 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 165,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 162,176 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2024 162,166 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2022 158,971 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 158,961 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear........ (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside rear brake hose insecure........

Pass 20 Oct 2021 158,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

propshaft centre mounting worn.....

Fail 30 Sep 2021 158,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front...... (1.2.1 (e))

propshaft centre mounting worn.......

Pass 8 Feb 2020 153,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front....... (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

nearside front tyre cut.......

Fail 2 Feb 2020 153,455 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front....... (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre cut.......

Pass 31 Jan 2019 144,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 138,422 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 138,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 127,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 127,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 117,098 miles

front to rear and nearside front brake pipes are corroded......

Fail 9 Feb 2016 117,089 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front to rear and nearside front brake pipes are corroded......

Pass 12 Oct 2013 115,103 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 115,093 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 115,087 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from nearside rear brake when pedal applied

Pass 24 Jul 2012 106,932 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack also has nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2012 106,927 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack also has nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2011 101,617 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 101,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,849 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 98,710 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 96,954 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 93,730 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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K49 FUG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 K49 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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K49 FUG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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