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210 JWE

1961 Mercedes-benz 190

Grey Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,877 mi
Last recorded32,877 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1961 Mercedes-benz 19038,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration210 JWE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2014 32,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 31,815 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coolant leak and slight oil leak from gearbox

corrosion to nearside front floor pan with holes to chassis but not with in 30cm of braking/ suspension etc

Pass 16 Nov 2011 31,815 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coolant leak and slight oil leak from gearbox

corrosion to nearside front floor pan with holes to chassis but not with in 30cm of braking/ suspension etc

Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,256 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Aug 2010 31,252 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

full beam indicator not working

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

oil leaks from engine,gearbox,rear axle

signs of corrosion and repairs to underside

Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,131 miles

Both front wipers slighty smearing screen

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Signs of corrision to underside of vehicle

Slight play in both front king pins and both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2007 30,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Signs of corrision to complete underside of vehicle

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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210 JWE is a 1961 Mercedes-benz 190 in Grey with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1961 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 38,400 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 210 JWE, 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 65 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 210 JWE registered?

210 JWE is a 1961 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 210 JWE safe to buy?

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