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J115 MBV

1992 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,278 mi
Last recorded127,278 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190138,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ115 MBV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2009 127,278 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

some rust on osf wheel arch not structual

Pass 26 Jan 2009 127,278 miles

some rust on osf wheel arch not structual

Pass 9 Feb 2007 111,536 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 111,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J115 MBV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 138,927 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 J115 MBV, 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 34 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 J115 MBV registered?

J115 MBV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 7 May 1992.

Is J115 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J115 MBV shows 4 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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