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E150 XWG

1988 Mercedes-benz 190

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,728 mi
Last recorded151,728 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190125,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE150 XWG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 151,728 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 151,728 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 148,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 146,703 miles

slight movement in n/s/fr steering idler

Pass 18 Feb 2009 146,485 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 145,317 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 145,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 142,758 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

N/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHING

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR CORRODING

SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED

Pass 27 Nov 2006 142,758 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

N/S REAR TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHING

OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR CORRODING

SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED

Pass 24 Nov 2005 140,713 miles

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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E150 XWG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E150 XWG, 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 E150 XWG registered?

E150 XWG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E150 XWG safe to buy?

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