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L741 YGV

1994 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

205,506 mi
Last recorded205,506 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190116,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL741 YGV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 205,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

condition of front and rear number plates .

condition of rear brake hose unions .

condition of side repeater lamps (security) .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 27 Oct 2009 205,500 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

condition of front and rear number plates .

condition of rear brake hose unions .

condition of side repeater lamps (security) .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 20 Nov 2008 193,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

condition of front and rear number plates .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 20 Nov 2008 193,625 miles

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

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

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

condition of front and rear number plates .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 12 Oct 2007 180,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 180,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 166,263 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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 reliability report

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L741 YGV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 L741 YGV, 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 L741 YGV registered?

L741 YGV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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