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BLZ 8516

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,509 mi
Last recorded83,509 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 8516
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,509 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 82,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,323 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,148 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 81,137 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,374 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 79,696 miles

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

Central Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,541 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,479 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,342 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 73,131 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,512 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 67,043 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 67,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,330 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,315 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,527 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 57,755 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
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BLZ 8516 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BLZ 8516, 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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BLZ 8516 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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