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596 AUH

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,037 mi
Last recorded153,037 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration596 AUH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 153,037 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 152,976 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 152,755 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 150,643 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 149,731 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 148,747 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 144,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 140,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 137,622 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 137,620 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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596 AUH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 596 AUH, 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 596 AUH registered?

596 AUH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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