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JUG 554Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

214,541 mi
Last recorded214,541 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUG 554Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2006 214,541 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 214,514 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 214,511 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

vehicle overheating

Pass 27 Jun 2005 214,301 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 214,301 miles

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

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

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

Advise almost 3ins axial play at steering wheel

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

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

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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JUG 554Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 106,064 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 JUG 554Y, 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 43 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 JUG 554Y registered?

JUG 554Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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