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L104 VGN

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,547 mi
Last recorded95,547 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL104 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 95,547 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two rear seats ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,765 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 91,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 87,848 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,479 miles

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 May 2017 84,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 82,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both dim (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

n/s/f indicator lamp cracked

Fail 6 May 2016 82,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working due to faulty/insecure switch (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both dim (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

n/s/f indicator lamp cracked

Pass 6 May 2015 76,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

covers over outer body sills restricting view

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight wear in both front upper shocker mounts

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,584 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 59,999 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 59,999 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 58,231 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,212 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,819 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 50,715 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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L104 VGN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L104 VGN, 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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What year was L104 VGN registered?

L104 VGN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 27 January 1994.

Is L104 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L104 VGN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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