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J198 HBD

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,221 mi
Last recorded132,221 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2008 132,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 132,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 126,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s wing mirror loose

Pass 7 Jul 2006 119,718 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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J198 HBD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J198 HBD, 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 J198 HBD registered?

J198 HBD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J198 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J198 HBD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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