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E13 KSB

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,337 mi
Last recorded96,337 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 KSB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 96,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 96,320 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 96,094 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 95,674 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front springs rusting. nsf tyre worn on edge.nsf lower ball joint slight wear.wiper blade worn to acc limit.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 95,674 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front springs rusting. nsf tyre worn on edge.nsf lower ball joint slight wear.wiper blade worn to acc limit.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 94,885 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 94,885 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 93,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 93,821 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 93,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2012 93,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2011 91,538 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 91,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust heatshield insacure

Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,311 miles

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

front number plate damage

Fail 19 Jul 2010 88,311 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate damage

Pass 8 Jul 2009 84,108 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGE

Pass 8 Jul 2008 80,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 78,513 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2007 78,510 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 77,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 74,883 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
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E13 KSB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 119,690 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 E13 KSB, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E13 KSB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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