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DLZ 5588

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,593 mi
Last recorded115,593 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 5588
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 115,593 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 111,936 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 111,925 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 107,450 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 107,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2005 105,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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DLZ 5588 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 DLZ 5588, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLZ 5588 registered?

DLZ 5588 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is DLZ 5588 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLZ 5588 shows 6 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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