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KFF 279

1994 Mercedes-benz 190

Beige Petrol 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

285 mi
Last recorded285 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190116,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFF 279
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 285 miles

Offside play in steering idler arm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has minor cracks on outer wall

offside front/rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 20 May 2017 281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside play in steering idler arm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has minor cracks on outer wall

offside front/rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,666 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 99,466 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 99,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 98,630 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished/deteriorated but cords not exposed

Fail 16 Jan 2013 98,630 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished/deteriorated but cords not exposed

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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KFF 279 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 in Beige with a 9,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 116,200 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KFF 279, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KFF 279 registered?

KFF 279 is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 23 June 1994.

Is KFF 279 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFF 279 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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