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J252 XAA

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Green Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,158 mi
Last recorded156,158 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2007 156,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside head light lens cracked.

Fail 11 Aug 2007 156,158 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside head light lens cracked.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 146,880 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside headlamp lens damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2006 146,880 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside headlamp lens damaged

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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J252 XAA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Green with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J252 XAA, 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 J252 XAA registered?

J252 XAA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J252 XAA safe to buy?

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