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L942 JOV

1994 Mercedes-benz 190

Purple Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,394 mi
Last recorded95,394 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190116,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 JOV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 95,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,760 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 92,757 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,367 miles

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

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

Oil leak

surface rust present on the rear floors and front chassis rails

Fail 12 Aug 2015 89,293 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

surface rust present on the rear floors and front chassis rails

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,183 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyre treads wearing on the edges

offside rear wheel arch has surface rust present

Pass 13 Aug 2013 84,745 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both headlight aims on upper limit

fluid around steering box (no obvious leaks)

slight play in steering idler

wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2012 80,984 miles

backbox outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 30,976 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

backb ox outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,653 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 75,653 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 72,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,016 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 68,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 67,931 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 66,921 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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L942 JOV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 in Purple with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L942 JOV, 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 L942 JOV registered?

L942 JOV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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