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H253 DCW

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,863 mi
Last recorded91,863 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH253 DCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 91,863 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage repair to offside front of vehicle

slight play in steering box on lock

steel rim fitted to nearside front wheel

Fail 15 May 2007 91,863 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage repair to offside front of vehicle

slight play in steering box on lock

steel rim fitted to nearside front wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2006 82,670 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 82,670 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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H253 DCW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 138,080 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H253 DCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H253 DCW registered?

H253 DCW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 10 June 1991.

Is H253 DCW safe to buy?

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