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E20 KBY

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,807 mi
Last recorded102,807 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 KBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 102,807 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 101,043 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,895 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 98,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 98,044 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,491 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 96,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 96,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 95,905 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 94,243 miles

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2010 94,243 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2008 92,633 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 90,854 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 829,310 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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E20 KBY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E20 KBY, 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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What year was E20 KBY registered?

E20 KBY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 4 March 1991.

Is E20 KBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 KBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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