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C11 FAR

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Brown Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,139 mi
Last recorded100,139 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 FAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,139 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn **on the legal limit** 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 97,893 miles

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

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 185.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn 185.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 92,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2015 92,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 90,260 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 90,210 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 87,836 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 87,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,677 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 81,440 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 72,023 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,853 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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C11 FAR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Brown with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,727 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 C11 FAR, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C11 FAR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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