MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted obscuring some parts
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under trays fitted obscuring some parts
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface
exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated
slight play in offside steering rack inner joint
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface
exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated
slight play in offside steering rack inner joint
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake discs slightly rusty on inner surfaces
slight play in o/s/ steering rack inner joint.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake discs wearing and have a build up of rust on inner edges of discs.
rear tyres perishing between tread
slight play in offside steering rack inner joint.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs wearing and have a build up of rust on inner edges of discs.
rear tyres perishing between tread
slight play in offside steering rack inner joint.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r bumpstop deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r bumpstop deteriorated.
1/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
1/ BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V494 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 190 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 83,918 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 V494 KGN, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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V494 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 17 December 1999.
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