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HJI 3937

1983 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,157 mi
Last recorded105,157 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190114,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJI 3937
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 105,157 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 105,157 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 104,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 104,636 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 104,301 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 104,300 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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HJI 3937 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 114,043 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 HJI 3937, 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 43 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 HJI 3937 registered?

HJI 3937 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 17 October 1983.

Is HJI 3937 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJI 3937 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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