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CVN 218Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Beige Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,928 mi
Last recorded212,928 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2005
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 218Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2005 212,928 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 212,906 miles

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

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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CVN 218Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Beige with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 106,064 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 CVN 218Y, 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 43 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 CVN 218Y?

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What year was CVN 218Y registered?

CVN 218Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is CVN 218Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVN 218Y 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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