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L159 PNV

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,355 mi
Last recorded177,355 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 PNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 177,355 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 177,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 176,837 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 176,837 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 175,891 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 175,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 174,376 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 173,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 173,442 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 168,023 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 162,438 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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L159 PNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L159 PNV, 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 L159 PNV registered?

L159 PNV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 14 January 1994.

Is L159 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L159 PNV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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