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C8 UPY

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

82,071 mi
Last recorded82,071 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 UPY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,071 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 82,070 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,840 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 80,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 79,984 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 79,984 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 75,995 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,995 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 76,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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C8 UPY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 C8 UPY, 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 C8 UPY registered?

C8 UPY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is C8 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 UPY shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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