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B843 RLO

1997 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Gold Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,498 mi
Last recorded177,498 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB843 RLO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2006 177,498 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 177,498 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear discs corroded.

oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

water leak from engine

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
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B843 RLO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Gold with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B843 RLO, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B843 RLO registered?

B843 RLO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is B843 RLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B843 RLO 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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