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G596 RRN

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,249 mi
Last recorded154,249 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 RRN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 154,249 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 154,249 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 146,798 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes to wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 139,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 136,006 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 129,172 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 120,836 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 115,266 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 111,221 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 105,675 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 101,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

PROPLER SHAFT COUPLING WORN OUT AND HAS A PLAY

Pass 5 Sep 2008 96,031 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 96,018 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 85,991 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,942 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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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G596 RRN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,727 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 G596 RRN, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G596 RRN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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