MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions tested in default no engine no in data base
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Emissions tested in default no engine no in data base
emissions tested as default no engine code in data base
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable bushes worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable bushes worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))
coolant fan noisy
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
coolant fan noisy
Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
vehicle not on emissions data base tested as default
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside front brake dust shield corroded and slightly insecure
Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking in tread
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall and tread but not to the cord
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall and tread but not to the cord
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and body mountings (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and body mountings (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and body mountings (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and body mountings (2.4.G.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
front s/absorbers bodies corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?
Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.
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L194 YTY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L194 YTY, 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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L194 YTY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 19 January 1994.
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