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IIB 2930

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,206 mi
Last recorded117,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2005
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIB 2930
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2005 117,206 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 117,206 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner wing corroded through

oil leak

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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IIB 2930 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 118,712 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 IIB 2930, 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 38 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 IIB 2930 registered?

IIB 2930 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 April 1988.

Is IIB 2930 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIB 2930 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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