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F786 GGO

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,476 mi
Last recorded136,476 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF786 GGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 136,476 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 134,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 124,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2008 119,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 119,556 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 107,567 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 100,310 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 100,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 79,978 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 79,978 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?

Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,855
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
25,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,846
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,803
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,185
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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F786 GGO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 114,810 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F786 GGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 E typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F786 GGO registered?

F786 GGO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is F786 GGO safe to buy?

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