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G251 NKP

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,801 mi
Last recorded126,801 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 NKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2009 126,801 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 22 Jul 2008 122,713 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 122,713 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 120,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 117,052 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 117,052 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G251 NKP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,212 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 G251 NKP, 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 37 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 G251 NKP registered?

G251 NKP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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