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CV 2989

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

247,508 mi
Last recorded247,508 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV 2989
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 247,508 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 247,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 247,464 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - sidewalls cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 247,120 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 247,119 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor - sill on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 246,345 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 241,744 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 233,695 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 231,110 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 231,110 miles

Battery insecure Clamp missing (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 226,691 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 226,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 214,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 205,814 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 194,587 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 185,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 173,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear handbrake cable deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2009 160,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Oct 2008 145,706 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 110,662 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 94,559 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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CV 2989 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CV 2989, 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 CV 2989 registered?

CV 2989 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 22 August 1991.

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