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C239 SPJ

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,482 mi
Last recorded146,482 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC239 SPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 146,482 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 146,482 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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C239 SPJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C239 SPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C239 SPJ registered?

C239 SPJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 7 February 1986.

Is C239 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C239 SPJ shows 2 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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