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J296 LLA

1991 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,983 mi
Last recorded138,983 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190138,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 LLA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2007 138,983 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 138,983 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 137,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 137,855 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 132,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2005 132,431 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 reliability report

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J296 LLA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J296 LLA, 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 J296 LLA registered?

J296 LLA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 21 November 1991.

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