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BNZ 4885

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,508 mi
Last recorded112,508 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 4885
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2008 112,508 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 112,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 112,424 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 112,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 4885 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 114,810 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 4885, 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 33 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 4885 registered?

BNZ 4885 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is BNZ 4885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 4885 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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