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CU03 OUM

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,641 mi
Last recorded189,641 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E117,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OUM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2008 189,641 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre low on pressure

Pass 2 Jun 2008 189,641 miles

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

n/s/front tyre low on pressure

Pass 17 Apr 2007 189,577 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 189,577 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 186,200 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 186,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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CU03 OUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 117,052 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 CU03 OUM, 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 39 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 CU03 OUM registered?

CU03 OUM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is CU03 OUM safe to buy?

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