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K898 FNN

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,092 mi
Last recorded169,092 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 FNN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 169,092 miles

brake hose ferrals starting to corrode

chips on screen

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rust patches

slight freeplay in steering & slight play in steering joints

Pass 25 Mar 2013 160,911 miles

slight play in steering joints

chips on screen

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 22 Mar 2013 160,909 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chips on screen

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in steering joints

Pass 22 Mar 2012 152,194 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres low

rust patches

slight play n/s steering idler

slight play o/s swivel

Fail 21 Mar 2012 152,193 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres low

rust patches

slight play n/s steering idler

slight play o/s swivel

Pass 22 Mar 2011 145,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 145,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 139,019 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in swivels

Fail 8 Mar 2010 139,019 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

pad lamp on

slight play in swivels

Pass 11 Feb 2009 131,509 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 131,509 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 128,884 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 126,410 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 120,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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K898 FNN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K898 FNN, 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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K898 FNN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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