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A6 KJR

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

288,788 mi
Last recorded288,788 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E117,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 KJR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 288,788 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Nearside rear sill slightly corroded near jacking point.

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

Offside front sill slightly corroded near jacking point

Offside headlamp cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2010 285,109 miles

Nearside mirror mounting damaged

Offside headlamp cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2009 282,153 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 282,153 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 276,537 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 276,537 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2007 268,021 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 268,021 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 261,156 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?

Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,855
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
25,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,846
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,803
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,185
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A6 KJR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 117,052 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 KJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 E typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A6 KJR registered?

A6 KJR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is A6 KJR safe to buy?

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