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L498 APK

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,278 mi
Last recorded112,278 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 APK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2011 112,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 107,054 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 102,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2008 98,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2007 91,951 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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L498 APK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L498 APK, 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 L498 APK registered?

L498 APK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L498 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L498 APK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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