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DKZ 5762

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,822 mi
Last recorded143,822 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 5762
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 143,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side rear parking brake has slightly lower reading.

off side rear indicator lense plastic cover damaged,taped over.

oil leak on engine.

rear number plate showing signs of deteriation.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 139,033 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r door skins dented.o/s/f wing dented.

Fail 16 Feb 2012 139,020 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r door skins dented.o/s/f wing dented.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 133,995 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 133,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

OFF SIDE REAR FLASHER LENSE SLIGHT CRACKS

Pass 13 Jan 2010 128,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 125,692 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 125,692 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 121,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 113,481 miles

both rear brake pipes leading to rear flexes starting to corrode

front brake pads low

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar bush

Fail 28 Nov 2006 113,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both rear brake pipes leading to rear flexible hoses starting to corrode

front brake pads low

hand brake reading low

slight movement in n/s/f anti-roll bar bush on lower arm

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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DKZ 5762 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DKZ 5762, 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 DKZ 5762 registered?

DKZ 5762 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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