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FLZ 3418

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,537 mi
Last recorded125,537 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 3418
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 125,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 123,885 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 118,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 117,014 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 117,010 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 111,991 miles

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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FLZ 3418 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLZ 3418, 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.

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What year was FLZ 3418 registered?

FLZ 3418 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 8 January 1993.

Is FLZ 3418 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 3418 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FLZ 3418 have outstanding finance?

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