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273X196

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,748 mi
Last recorded123,748 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration273X196
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2007 123,748 miles

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

all four tyres slight cracking to sidewalls

n/s sill rusted outside prescribed area

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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273X196 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 118,712 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 273X196, 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 38 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 273X196 registered?

273X196 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 28 February 1988.

Is 273X196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 273X196 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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