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147 YUJ

2013 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,671 mi
Last recorded88,671 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration147 YUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 88,671 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 88,658 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 86,403 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 86,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 84,663 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 84,662 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear suspension arm locking device unknown split pin not fitted but may have thread lock used

Pass 11 May 2023 84,057 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 84,013 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently driver (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side of vehicle cover in underseal

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,893 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 83,893 miles

Offside Position lamp not working front & rear (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,809 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 83,758 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 83,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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147 YUJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 147 YUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 147 YUJ registered?

147 YUJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 19 February 2013.

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