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GEM 588N

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,201 mi
Last recorded152,201 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEM 588N
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2013 152,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 148,402 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 142,065 miles

all rear suspension bushes perishing

rear shocks have a reduced damping effect

rear suspension bushes corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 142,065 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

all rear suspension bushes perishing

rear shocks have a reduced damping effect

rear suspension bushes corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 139,281 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 22 May 2009 132,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 May 2009 132,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 127,614 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 124,843 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 124,843 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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GEM 588N is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GEM 588N, 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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GEM 588N is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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