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BNZ 9401

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,737 mi
Last recorded139,737 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9401
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2007 139,737 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 139,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 May 2006 133,170 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 133,170 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 9401 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc 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 9401, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNZ 9401?

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What year was BNZ 9401 registered?

BNZ 9401 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 6 January 1993.

Is BNZ 9401 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9401 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.

Does BNZ 9401 have outstanding finance?

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