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E117 GRX

1988 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,333 mi
Last recorded114,333 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190125,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 GRX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 114,333 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in nearside steering idler bush's

Pass 5 Feb 2008 111,762 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 111,759 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 110,316 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2007 110,316 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Feb 2006 108,700 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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E117 GRX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 125,458 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E117 GRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E117 GRX registered?

E117 GRX is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 25 March 1988.

Is E117 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E117 GRX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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