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BNZ 2953

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,872 mi
Last recorded153,872 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2953
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 153,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 15 May 2007 153,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Propshaft component defective

both hand brake cables outer casings breaking up

Pass 28 Apr 2006 147,302 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 147,302 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front wiper blade split

offside rear brake hose union heavily corroded

rear brake pipes correded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

windscreen chipped

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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BNZ 2953 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BNZ 2953, 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 BNZ 2953 registered?

BNZ 2953 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is BNZ 2953 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 2953 shows 4 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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