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B5 LJP

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Grey Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,782 mi
Last recorded125,782 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 LJP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 125,782 miles

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Pass 31 May 2018 125,578 miles

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2016 125,538 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 124,592 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 122,027 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 119,500 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 119,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 179,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 179,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

REAR PADS WORN LOW

REAR SHOCKERS WORN & SEEPING FLIUD

Pass 9 Jan 2008 175,772 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 170,351 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 164,118 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 164,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B5 LJP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 119,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B5 LJP, 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 35 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 B5 LJP registered?

B5 LJP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 17 October 1991.

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