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C209 JTW

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,731 mi
Last recorded104,731 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC209 JTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 104,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 103,873 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 101,443 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008
Fail 27 Aug 2008

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 92,744 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 92,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 90,403 miles

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

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

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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C209 JTW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 112,627 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C209 JTW, 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 40 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 C209 JTW registered?

C209 JTW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 5 February 1986.

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