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K41 ELS

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,364 mi
Last recorded77,364 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2006
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK41 ELS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2006 77,364 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 77,364 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

exhaust pipe heat shield loose

front exhaust metal bracket broken

oil leak from engine/gearbox unit

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight play in steering idler bushes

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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K41 ELS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K41 ELS, 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.

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What year was K41 ELS registered?

K41 ELS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 14 April 1993.

Is K41 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K41 ELS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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