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J79 EWR

1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,702 mi
Last recorded170,702 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E161,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 EWR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 170,702 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 165,040 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 165,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 158,375 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 158,375 miles

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

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

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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J79 EWR is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 161,453 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J79 EWR, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J79 EWR registered?

J79 EWR is a 1971 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is J79 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J79 EWR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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