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J290 MFH

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,169 mi
Last recorded167,169 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 MFH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 167,169 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 167,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 165,132 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 163,309 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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J290 MFH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in Gold with a 1,997cc 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 J290 MFH, 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 J290 MFH registered?

J290 MFH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 9 August 1991.

Is J290 MFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J290 MFH 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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