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K473 KRB

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Brown Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

226,539 mi
Last recorded226,539 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D154,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK473 KRB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 226,539 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 225,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise all under body metal brake pipes are coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 223,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise all metal brake pipes are coated in thick grease proper inspection can not be done (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise under body corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2016 222,873 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 222,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise nsf and osf anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2014 216,541 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 204,301 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 191,078 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 191,078 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,952 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake discs corroded.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 187,678 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 186,496 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 182,327 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 182,327 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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K473 KRB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 154,525 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K473 KRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K473 KRB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 2 November 1992.

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