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RK51 VVF

2001 Mercedes-benz 190

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,053 mi
Last recorded96,053 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 96,053 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 96,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 80,360 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 80,357 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,378 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,946 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 49,946 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/ rear tyre worn uneven

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2005 39,476 miles

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

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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RK51 VVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 190 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK51 VVF, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK51 VVF registered?

RK51 VVF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 VVF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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