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KE53 HHU

2003 Mercedes-benz 190

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

343,767 mi
Last recorded343,767 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 19090,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 HHU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 343,767 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 314,043 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 301,505 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 242,345 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 242,186 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 227,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 227,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 205,219 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 185,647 miles

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

n/s wiperblade split at end

o/s rear top extra light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2011 165,668 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 144,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Jul 2009 124,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Rear brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

handbrake effiency only just meets requirement

o/s rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2008 105,337 miles

rear brake pads look low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lift in n/s o/s lower ball joints / within tollerances

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2007 84,108 miles

hand brake just meets requirement

lift in n/s o/s lower ball joints within tollerances

Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,234 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 64,234 miles

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

hand brake effiency just to requirement

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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KE53 HHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 90,032 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 KE53 HHU, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE53 HHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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