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GNJ 63

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,454 mi
Last recorded118,454 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNJ 63
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 118,454 miles

fuel pipes corroded

middle part of steering wheel removed

play in rear subframe bushes

rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 May 2010 118,454 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel pipes corroded

middle part of steering wheel removed

play in rear subframe bushes

rear subframe corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 118,368 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rearrear brake pipes corroded

slight play rear axle bushes

Fail 25 Mar 2009 118,342 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play rear axle bushes

Pass 13 May 2008 118,061 miles

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

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

multi v belt perished

Fail 18 Apr 2008 118,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

multi v belt perished

offside rear shocker sleeve loose

Pass 7 Aug 2007 114,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 106,572 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 98,236 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 98,236 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe corrosion

heat shields insecure

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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GNJ 63 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver 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 GNJ 63, 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 GNJ 63 registered?

GNJ 63 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 19 April 1993.

Is GNJ 63 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNJ 63 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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