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J254 UEC

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,761 mi
Last recorded88,761 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ254 UEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,761 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 88,761 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central mirror is missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,751 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 88,751 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J254 UEC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 2,290cc 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 J254 UEC, 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 J254 UEC registered?

J254 UEC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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