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ACZ 5211

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

210,432 mi
Last recorded210,432 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 5211
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 210,432 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 209,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bat loose

brake pipes starting to corrode

h/brake high

hand/brake imbalance

play starting in steering joints

rear brake imbalance

Fail 27 Jul 2010 209,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery loose

front /rear sus corroded treat asap

front/rear box sections starting to corrode treat asap

hand/brake low on n/side and imbalance

play starting in steering joints

rear brake imbalance

rear inner brake pipe corroded treat asap

Pass 23 Apr 2009 205,602 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2009 205,602 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 193,398 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 193,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 177,759 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 177,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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ACZ 5211 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 114,810 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 ACZ 5211, 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 33 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 ACZ 5211 registered?

ACZ 5211 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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