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E179 TOJ

1988 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,084 mi
Last recorded63,084 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190125,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 TOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 63,084 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 62,674 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 62,630 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 62,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 62,307 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 62,086 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 61,765 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 61,351 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 61,050 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 60,688 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 60,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,330 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 60,149 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 59,757 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,160 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 58,657 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,291 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,344 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 57,342 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 55,136 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 49,529 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 46,466 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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E179 TOJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E179 TOJ, 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 E179 TOJ registered?

E179 TOJ is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E179 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E179 TOJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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