MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,459 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
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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B12 JJF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 B12 JJF, 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 B12 JJF registered?
B12 JJF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 8 July 1988.
Is B12 JJF safe to buy?
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