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H257 YYM

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,121 mi
Last recorded123,121 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 YYM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2007 123,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 123,121 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 104,657 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 104,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 89,502 miles

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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H257 YYM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H257 YYM, 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 H257 YYM registered?

H257 YYM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H257 YYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H257 YYM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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