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J811 MVS

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,900 mi
Last recorded98,900 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ811 MVS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 93,931 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2006 93,879 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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J811 MVS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 119,690 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 J811 MVS, 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 35 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 J811 MVS registered?

J811 MVS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J811 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J811 MVS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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