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A19 OJC

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,316 mi
Last recorded106,316 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 106,316 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 106,316 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 98,358 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four brake discs slightly pitted

n/s door mirror starting to deterioate

Pass 9 Jul 2007 98,351 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2006 97,738 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 97,738 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Slight play on steering idler arm

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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A19 OJC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A19 OJC, 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 A19 OJC registered?

A19 OJC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 18 August 1988.

Is A19 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 OJC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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