MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Cracked windscreen outside swept area
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
windscreen cracked outside the swept area
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?
Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L597 LVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Purple with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L597 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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What year was L597 LVV registered?
L597 LVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 February 1994.
Is L597 LVV safe to buy?
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