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E114 RLJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,065 mi
Last recorded108,065 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE114 RLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 108,065 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 108,063 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 102,424 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 101,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 99,310 miles

Corrosion around front lower arm mount area,rear roll bar mounting area and rear subframe mounting area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

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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E114 RLJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E114 RLJ, 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

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What year was E114 RLJ registered?

E114 RLJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 8 June 1988.

Is E114 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E114 RLJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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