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BCZ 3212

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

111,270 mi
Last recorded111,270 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 3212
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2006 111,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Outer Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front number plate cracked slightly

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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BCZ 3212 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,212 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 BCZ 3212, 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 37 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 BCZ 3212 registered?

BCZ 3212 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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