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J599 HGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,713 mi
Last recorded107,713 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ599 HGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2006 107,713 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 107,708 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?

Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,855
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
25,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,846
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,803
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,185
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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J599 HGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J599 HGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 E typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J599 HGJ registered?

J599 HGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is J599 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J599 HGJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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