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DUI 783

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,344 mi
Last recorded147,344 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUI 783
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 147,344 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2009 142,290 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 142,288 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

hole o/s floor pan

Pass 22 Apr 2006 142,020 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 142,020 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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DUI 783 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 118,712 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 DUI 783, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DUI 783 registered?

DUI 783 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 7 November 1988.

Is DUI 783 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUI 783 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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