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J73 DYR

1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,213 mi
Last recorded186,213 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E74,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ73 DYR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 186,213 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 185,197 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 183,579 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 183,562 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 183,343 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 180,101 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 180,066 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 180,046 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 180,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 179,187 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 179,172 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 177,578 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 177,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 175,793 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 169,754 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 169,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Battery insecure

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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J73 DYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J73 DYR, 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 J73 DYR registered?

J73 DYR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is J73 DYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J73 DYR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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