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849 BWW

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,615 mi
Last recorded45,615 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration849 BWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2023 45,615 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan area rusted and holed by subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan rusted and holed by subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rust to underside brake and suspension and body parts

Pass 9 Nov 2022 44,233 miles

rust to 8underside body brakes and suspension parts

Pass 11 Nov 2021 43,303 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 43,301 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 42,844 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 42,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking fluid leak in nearside front wheel arch (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 40,535 miles

Deep cut to inner sidewall of offside front tyre - cord not exposed

Fail 29 Apr 2019 40,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Deep cut to inner sidewall of offside front tyre - cord not exposed

Pass 24 Apr 2018 38,569 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,006 miles

boot floor corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 35,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,524 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,866 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,184 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,561 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,134 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,177 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,232 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,849 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
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849 BWW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 849 BWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 849 BWW registered?

849 BWW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 849 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 849 BWW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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