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L228 SNW

1994 Mercedes-benz 190

Purple Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,487 mi
Last recorded108,487 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190116,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 SNW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2010 108,487 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2010 108,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 108,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 107,238 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 104,180 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 100,192 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 100,192 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L228 SNW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 in Purple with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 116,200 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L228 SNW, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L228 SNW registered?

L228 SNW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L228 SNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L228 SNW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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