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SSK 892

1960 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,623 mi
Last recorded92,623 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1960 Mercedes-benz 19053,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSK 892
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1960
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,623 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 92,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 91,547 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 90,988 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 90,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SSK 892 is a 1960 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1960 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 53,704 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 SSK 892, 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 66 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SSK 892 registered?

SSK 892 is a 1960 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 February 1960.

Is SSK 892 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSK 892 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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