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K952 SAB

1997 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,389 mi
Last recorded115,389 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 190125,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK952 SAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 115,389 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 115,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 115,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 115,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 10 May 2007 115,127 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 115,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 114,424 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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K952 SAB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 125,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K952 SAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K952 SAB registered?

K952 SAB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is K952 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K952 SAB 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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