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A195 LBJ

1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

221,174 mi
Last recorded221,174 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA195 LBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2006 221,174 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 220,504 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 220,504 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (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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A195 LBJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 106,064 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A195 LBJ, 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 43 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 A195 LBJ registered?

A195 LBJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A195 LBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A195 LBJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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