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1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 3205cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,620 mi
Last recorded20,620 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 RPM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,205cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 20,620 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 20,478 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 19,554 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 19,509 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,919 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,506 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 14,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 10,937 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 8,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,999 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 5,733 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 5,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 181,017 miles

DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT WING

Fail 19 Jun 2006 181,017 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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
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4 RPM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 3,205cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 122,427 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 RPM, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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4 RPM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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