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K962 YHP

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,088 mi
Last recorded134,088 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK962 YHP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 134,088 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 133,644 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 133,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 130,854 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 127,618 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 123,213 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 120,274 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 120,261 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 120,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 119,729 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 119,139 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 119,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 118,513 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 117,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 117,023 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 15 May 2009 116,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 116,402 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 115,834 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 May 2006 115,498 miles

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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K962 YHP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K962 YHP, 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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What year was K962 YHP registered?

K962 YHP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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