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E103 XHB

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,653 mi
Last recorded150,653 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE103 XHB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 May 2009 150,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 138,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 131,525 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 131,525 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E103 XHB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E103 XHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E103 XHB?

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What year was E103 XHB registered?

E103 XHB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is E103 XHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E103 XHB shows 4 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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