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L265 XDE

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,876 mi
Last recorded98,876 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL265 XDE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 98,876 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 91,551 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,884 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,077 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,496 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 85,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 82,162 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 77,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 71,846 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 71,846 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L265 XDE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L265 XDE, 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 L265 XDE registered?

L265 XDE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 11 January 1994.

Is L265 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L265 XDE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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