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E138 WYA

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,570 mi
Last recorded151,570 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D143,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 WYA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 151,570 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 151,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 151,570 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 147,134 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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E138 WYA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 143,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E138 WYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E138 WYA registered?

E138 WYA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E138 WYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E138 WYA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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