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L176 DBA

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,857 mi
Last recorded137,857 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL176 DBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2007 137,857 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 137,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 137,857 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 137,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads low.

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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L176 DBA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L176 DBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L176 DBA registered?

L176 DBA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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