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2121MAN

1997 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,644 mi
Last recorded93,644 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
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Vehicle Details

Registration2121MAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,644 miles

slight play in steering box

Fail 29 Jan 2016 93,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated binding unable to test bearing (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,087 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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2121MAN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 2121MAN, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 2121MAN registered?

2121MAN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 2121MAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2121MAN shows 3 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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