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JAZ 3496

1997 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,640 mi
Last recorded187,640 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 190125,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 3496
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 187,640 miles

boot floor holed and corroded

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front strut top mounting slight corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

play in front wheel bearings

slight corrosion to suspension pipes

Fail 11 Jul 2014 187,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

boot floor holed and corroded

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front strut top mounting slight corrosion

outer sill covers fitted

play in front wheel bearings

slight corrosion to suspension pipes

Fail 19 Jun 2014 187,627 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

boot floor holed and corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 187,551 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust support poor

Pass 29 Feb 2012 186,935 miles

vehicle has been lowered

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

all brake pipes becoming corroded

body skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

rear differential has a slight oil leak

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 186,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

all brake pipes becoming corroded

body skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

rear differential has a slight oil leak

spare wheel missing

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 18 Jun 2010 185,467 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 185,467 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 128,325 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 180,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 177,168 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 173,238 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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JAZ 3496 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 125,429 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 JAZ 3496, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JAZ 3496 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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