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K135 LYB

1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E74,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK135 LYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 106,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 102,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,008 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 98,529 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 98,529 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 94,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 90,149 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 90,149 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 85,599 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 85,599 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2007 81,186 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 81,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 76,893 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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K135 LYB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 74,860 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 K135 LYB, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K135 LYB registered?

K135 LYB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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