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DNZ 5079

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,342 mi
Last recorded138,342 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNZ 5079
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 138,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 138,332 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 135,489 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 135,489 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 132,694 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 132,694 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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DNZ 5079 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DNZ 5079, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DNZ 5079 registered?

DNZ 5079 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 10 April 1991.

Is DNZ 5079 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DNZ 5079 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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