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B492 HEW

1996 Mercedes-benz 190

Grey Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,996 mi
Last recorded178,996 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 19095,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB492 HEW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2006 178,996 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 178,996 miles

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

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

engine a little smokey

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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B492 HEW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 in Grey with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 95,284 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B492 HEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B492 HEW registered?

B492 HEW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is B492 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B492 HEW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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