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A79 DJB

1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,235 mi
Last recorded123,235 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA79 DJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2008 123,235 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

boot flooring corroded

exhaust manifold in poor condition

general underbody corrosion

offside rear wheelarch corroded

rear exhaust box repaired

Pass 7 Dec 2007 121,411 miles

boot flooring corroded

exhaust manifold poor condition

offside rear wheelarch corroded

rear exhaust box repaired

Pass 6 Dec 2006 135,400 miles

Rear boot floor corroded

offside rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2005 135,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A79 DJB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A79 DJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A79 DJB registered?

A79 DJB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A79 DJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A79 DJB shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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