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56 ELY

1957 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,336 mi
Last recorded64,336 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1957 Mercedes-benz 19061,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 ELY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1957
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 64,336 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,451 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 63,254 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,203 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 61,203 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,545 miles

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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56 ELY is a 1957 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1957 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 61,203 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 56 ELY, 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 69 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 56 ELY registered?

56 ELY is a 1957 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 April 1957.

Is 56 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 56 ELY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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