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D142 VAM

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,857 mi
Last recorded84,857 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E117,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD142 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2006 84,857 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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D142 VAM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 D142 VAM, 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 D142 VAM registered?

D142 VAM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D142 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D142 VAM shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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