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KX53 VNO

2003 Mercedes-benz 190

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

424,535 mi
Last recorded424,535 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 19090,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VNO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 424,535 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 408,674 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 382,622 miles

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

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

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

reare number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2011 382,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

reare number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2010 363,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 340,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside centre side marker light not working

nearside wiper blade damaged

offside front side marker light not working

Fail 17 Sep 2009 340,310 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside centre side marker light not working

nearside wiper blade damaged

offside front side marker light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2008 325,431 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 277,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 222,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 reliability report

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KX53 VNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 KX53 VNO, 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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KX53 VNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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