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SDZ 1600

1998 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,189 mi
Last recorded153,189 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDZ 1600
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 153,189 miles

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

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

both front arches corroded

front bumper cracked

play in steering

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 152,968 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure cover broken (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded both front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 149,226 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 144,241 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2014 138,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 135,918 miles

engine oil leak!

Pass 11 Jan 2012 132,891 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 132,890 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear discs corroded!

Pass 10 Jan 2011 125,523 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 128,521 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 124,552 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 124,550 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 119,564 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 119,564 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 114,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 109,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 103,570 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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SDZ 1600 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SDZ 1600, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SDZ 1600 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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