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K616 CBH

1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,258 mi
Last recorded98,258 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E161,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK616 CBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,787 miles

Hand brake performance low

Pass 18 Apr 2008 88,819 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 88,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 83,478 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 83,478 miles

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

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

rear axle bushes weak

Pass 25 Apr 2006 78,379 miles

nearside handbrake performance very low

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?

Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,855
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
25,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,846
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,803
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,185
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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K616 CBH is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 161,453 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K616 CBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 E typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of K616 CBH?

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What year was K616 CBH registered?

K616 CBH is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is K616 CBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K616 CBH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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