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J145 BHJ

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,202 mi
Last recorded187,202 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ145 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 187,202 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 187,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 185,371 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 185,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 183,910 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 181,859 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 181,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 175,558 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 6 Apr 2009 175,558 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Apr 2008 167,972 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 167,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 158,409 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 158,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 148,535 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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J145 BHJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 J145 BHJ, 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 J145 BHJ registered?

J145 BHJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J145 BHJ safe to buy?

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