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L11 GOW

1998 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,703 mi
Last recorded144,703 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 GOW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 144,703 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 139,911 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 135,126 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 135,126 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 130,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 125,798 miles

CUSTOMER SPARE OIL ALLOVER AT REAR BUSH TO STEP TO SCUKIVING

Pass 20 Nov 2008 120,917 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 115,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 115,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 108,106 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 99,087 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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L11 GOW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L11 GOW, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L11 GOW registered?

L11 GOW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L11 GOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L11 GOW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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