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TEP 593Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 190

Brown Gas bi-fuel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

403,910 mi
Last recorded403,910 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190114,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEP 593Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 403,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at joint to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 403,888 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all indicators are white and should be orange (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box has a hole in it. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box is broken at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at joint to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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TEP 593Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 in Brown with a 2,000cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 114,043 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 TEP 593Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TEP 593Y registered?

TEP 593Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is TEP 593Y safe to buy?

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