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J226 WFL

1992 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,922 mi
Last recorded244,922 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190138,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 WFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2012 244,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil level too low , requires oil

All four brake flexi hoses cracked

All front lower arm suspension bushes cracking

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Brake lines corroading in places font and rear

Centre exhaust braket braking away from exhaust , corroaded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front no. plate damaged

Fuel cap seal cracking

Fuel lines very corroaded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear bump stop deterioated

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

Nrear side headlight lense cracked and condensated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight play in near side steering box linkage

Pass 27 May 2011 233,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2010 222,850 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion to metal fuel pipes

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 222,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Corrosion to metal fuel pipes

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 207,737 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 200,946 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 191,012 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corodeing not to excess

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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J226 WFL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J226 WFL, 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 J226 WFL registered?

J226 WFL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 17 March 1992.

Is J226 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J226 WFL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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