MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
339,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
advise outter sills body kit fitted so unable to examin sills
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
advise outter sills body kit fitted so unable to examin sills
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?
Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
K697 FAO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 K697 FAO, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of K697 FAO?
You can check the full history of K697 FAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was K697 FAO registered?
K697 FAO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 1 January 1993.
Is K697 FAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for K697 FAO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does K697 FAO have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K697 FAO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.