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V494 KGN

1999 Mercedes-benz 190

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,195 mi
Last recorded118,195 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 19083,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV494 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,195 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 118,195 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 114,037 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 110,037 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 110,037 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,570 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,970 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 100,970 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,516 miles

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.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,513 miles

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.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 89,512 miles

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.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 83,918 miles

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.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 83,918 miles

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.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,116 miles

1/ REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 11 Dec 2007 65,374 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 65,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,273 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 49,861 miles

1/ BRAKE FLUID LEVEL GETTING LOW 2/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND PADS GETTING LOW

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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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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