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G985 FPU

1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Maroon Petrol 2549cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,801 mi
Last recorded52,801 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E74,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG985 FPU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,549cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 52,801 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 52,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,785 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 52,785 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,785 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 5,278 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,798 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 52,795 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,785 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 53,785 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,789 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,230 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 52,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 51,901 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,880 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,971 miles

creeping rust on front discs

Pass 17 Apr 2008 49,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,120 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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G985 FPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Maroon with a 2,549cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 74,860 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 G985 FPU, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G985 FPU registered?

G985 FPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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