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K285 XFC

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,629 mi
Last recorded121,629 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 XFC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2011 121,629 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 116,421 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 116,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2009 113,579 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 113,579 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 106,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 101,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres wearing low in life

Pass 21 Nov 2006 96,404 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 96,401 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

handbrake travelling high.

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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K285 XFC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 114,810 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 K285 XFC, 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 33 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 K285 XFC registered?

K285 XFC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K285 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K285 XFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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