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J135 VAC

1992 Mercedes-benz 190

Grey Lpg 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,643 mi
Last recorded203,643 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190138,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ135 VAC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 203,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 196,679 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 196,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 189,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 176,252 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on nearside and offside front inner wings

Pass 5 May 2006 165,600 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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J135 VAC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 in Grey with a 1,797cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J135 VAC, 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 J135 VAC registered?

J135 VAC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 29 June 1992.

Is J135 VAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J135 VAC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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