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C9 COE

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,683 mi
Last recorded95,683 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 COE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 95,683 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Battery insercure

Fail 27 Apr 2012 95,683 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Battery insercure

Pass 18 Oct 2010 95,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 94,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 93,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front headlamp chiped and damp inside

Fail 8 Aug 2008 93,344 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front headlamp chiped and damp inside

Pass 29 Nov 2006 92,287 miles

rear metal fuel pipes corrodied

Fail 9 Nov 2006 92,279 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear metal fuel pipes corodied

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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C9 COE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 129,315 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C9 COE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C9 COE registered?

C9 COE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 3 April 1989.

Is C9 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 COE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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