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255 EVO

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,752 mi
Last recorded222,752 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration255 EVO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 222,752 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 222,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 222,482 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 222,362 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 222,362 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 222,308 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 221,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 221,870 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 221,100 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 220,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2013 220,606 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 219,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 219,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 218,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 215,152 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 215,152 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 215,104 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 211,507 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 211,506 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 202,568 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 194,194 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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255 EVO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,463cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,212 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 255 EVO, 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 37 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 255 EVO registered?

255 EVO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 255 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 255 EVO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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