MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,095 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?
Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A597 NEL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 A597 NEL, 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 A597 NEL registered?
A597 NEL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 23 February 1988.
Is A597 NEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A597 NEL shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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