MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
covers + shields fitted
under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
under vehicle repair carried out / heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides - chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced + all 4 jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
covers + shields fitted
under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front jacking point slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/ floor pan excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear jacking point slightly corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front jacking point slightly corroded
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly worn and deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear jacking point slightly corroded
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and heat shield damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Front light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
Slight general corrosion at rear
Valve stem slightly damaged Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (j))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Marked (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear brake hoses slightly perished
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear brake hoses slightly perished
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?
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L3 JLA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 L3 JLA, 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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L3 JLA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 2 February 1994.
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