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H429 EGB

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,542 mi
Last recorded240,542 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH429 EGB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 240,542 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 240,490 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 225,452 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 209,776 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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H429 EGB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H429 EGB, 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 H429 EGB registered?

H429 EGB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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