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E163 YJC

1988 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,694 mi
Last recorded144,694 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190125,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE163 YJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2006 144,694 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

brake pads approx half worn

chips to screen

corrosion to both front wings and bonnet

Fail 7 Oct 2006 144,694 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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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E163 YJC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E163 YJC, 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 E163 YJC registered?

E163 YJC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 17 February 1988.

Is E163 YJC safe to buy?

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