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G126 HWW

1998 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,300 mi
Last recorded123,300 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG126 HWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 123,300 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 121,623 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 119,852 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 117,988 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 116,455 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 116,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 114,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 113,033 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 113,032 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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G126 HWW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G126 HWW, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G126 HWW registered?

G126 HWW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is G126 HWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G126 HWW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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