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L596 LVV

1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,353 mi
Last recorded95,353 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E102,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 LVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 95,353 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

brake fluid low

front brake pads look low

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 15 Jul 2006 90,874 miles

slight damage to rear no plate

Fail 14 Jul 2006 90,874 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

slight damage to rear no plate

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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L596 LVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L596 LVV, 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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How do I check the history of L596 LVV?

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What year was L596 LVV registered?

L596 LVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 26 January 1994.

Is L596 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L596 LVV shows 3 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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