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L194 YTY

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,006 mi
Last recorded146,006 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL194 YTY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 146,006 miles

Emissions tested in default no engine no in data base

Fail 28 Oct 2024 146,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 142,665 miles

emissions tested as default no engine code in data base

Pass 2 Nov 2022 139,817 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 139,816 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 136,693 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable bushes worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 136,692 miles

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))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 124,544 miles

coolant fan noisy

Fail 15 Dec 2020 124,543 miles

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 115,394 miles

vehicle not on emissions data base tested as default

Fail 9 Dec 2019 115,356 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 110,103 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 108,375 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,004 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in sidewall and tread but not to the cord

Fail 10 Nov 2016 105,790 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,925 miles

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)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 101,925 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 101,607 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 101,418 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 100,468 miles

front s/absorbers bodies corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 99,053 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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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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