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J443 KWM

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,663 mi
Last recorded202,663 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ443 KWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 202,663 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 202,654 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 202,119 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 201,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 199,633 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 199,633 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 198,579 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 198,579 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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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J443 KWM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J443 KWM, 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 J443 KWM registered?

J443 KWM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 3 September 1991.

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