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FHK 818

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

390,052 mi
Last recorded390,052 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHK 818
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 390,052 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 389,914 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 389,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 389,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 384,053 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 380,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 375,189 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 369,018 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 362,936 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 362,936 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 359,451 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 359,451 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 355,409 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 355,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 350,426 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 350,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 332,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 311,085 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 311,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 289,170 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 289,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED.POWER STEERING PUMP IS DAMP WITH FLUID

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 267,784 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 247,435 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 222,839 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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FHK 818 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHK 818, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FHK 818 registered?

FHK 818 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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The MOT history for FHK 818 shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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