MOT Status
ValidMileage
261,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front bumper not fitted to vehicle at time of test
rear spring mountings show signs of corrosion
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear spring mountings show signs of corrosion
Advise front pro coupling worn.
Advise oil cooler pipes in engine bay touching brake pipe.
Advise rear exhaust pipe has cable ties in place of mounts.
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front metal brake pipe getting rusty
rear damper casings getting rusty
temporary fixing at rear silencer
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?
Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.
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DBZ 179 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 114,810 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 DBZ 179, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of DBZ 179?
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What year was DBZ 179 registered?
DBZ 179 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 3 March 1993.
Is DBZ 179 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DBZ 179 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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