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H16 MVH

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,645 mi
Last recorded89,645 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 MVH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,645 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 89,645 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,620 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer starting to become perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust hanger broken

slight play in o/s/f wheel ???? cause

Fail 5 Sep 2013 84,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap sealing washer starting to become perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust hanger broken

slight play in o/s/f wheel ???? cause

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both rear tyres perishing and cracking slightly

front brake pads in poor condition

offside rear position lamp slightly dim compared to nearside rear position lamp

Fail 23 Aug 2012 79,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both rear tyres perishing and cracking slightly

offside rear position lamp slightly dim compared to nearside rear position lamp

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,850 miles

ADVISE N/S and O/S rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 6 Sep 2010 75,813 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 75,813 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 69,184 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner tread

Fail 21 Aug 2009 69,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner tread

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 63,408 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 63,408 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,885 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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H16 MVH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H16 MVH, 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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H16 MVH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 8 April 1994.

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