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E159 ODE

1988 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,042 mi
Last recorded82,042 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190125,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE159 ODE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 82,042 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 82,042 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all bushes perishing

surface corrosian starting throughout

Pass 13 Jun 2006 77,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2005 67,472 miles

n/s outter sill near jacking points corroded

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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E159 ODE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue 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 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 E159 ODE, 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 E159 ODE registered?

E159 ODE is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E159 ODE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E159 ODE 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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