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L468 LWR

1994 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,557 mi
Last recorded138,557 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190116,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL468 LWR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 138,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 133,817 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 133,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 128,447 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 123,444 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 123,324 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 111,151 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 106,071 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 106,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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L468 LWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 116,200 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L468 LWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L468 LWR registered?

L468 LWR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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The MOT history for L468 LWR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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