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B16 ADV

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,599 mi
Last recorded114,599 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ADV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 114,599 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 114,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 109,307 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 109,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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B16 ADV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B16 ADV, 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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What year was B16 ADV registered?

B16 ADV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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