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C218 JGA

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

143,940 mi
Last recorded143,940 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC218 JGA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 143,940 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 143,940 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

rear brake pads wearing low on the offside rear

Fail 13 Jan 2006 143,879 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

advise corrosion to rear chassis area

advise offside rear parking brake efficency low

advise parking brake travel

advise slight play in nearside front steering drop arm bush

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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C218 JGA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 C218 JGA, 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 C218 JGA registered?

C218 JGA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C218 JGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C218 JGA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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