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K668 RCX

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,284 mi
Last recorded105,284 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK668 RCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 105,284 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all upper mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 105,284 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all upper mountings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 103,998 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 102,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 101,043 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,129 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 99,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 98,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen wiper worn

Pass 22 Mar 2014 97,998 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust cat corroded

slight greese around offside track rod end

Fail 14 Mar 2014 97,970 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust cat corroded

slight greese around offside track rod end

Pass 8 Mar 2013 97,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all tyres over 5 years old

Fail 1 Mar 2013 97,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

all tyres over 5 years old

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,873 miles

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

fuel lines have been greased

Fail 10 Mar 2012 96,866 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

fuel lines have been greased

Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,500 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,316 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 92,092 miles

Offside front lower ball joint worn

Very slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Dec 2008 92,092 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front lower ball joint worn

Very slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Dec 2007 88,199 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 84,436 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 84,294 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 79,660 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket excessively corroded. It still fully surports the exhaust system.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 79,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mounting bracket excessively corroded. It still fully surports the exhaust system.

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

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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K668 RCX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 118,232 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 K668 RCX, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K668 RCX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 21 August 1992.

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