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L7 OSG

1994 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,165 mi
Last recorded150,165 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 190116,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 OSG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 150,165 miles

fuel lines corroded exhaust centre box corroded slight lpay in both front wheel bearings slight play in nearside front steerin idler arm

Fail 15 Oct 2008 149,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 144,299 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 144,298 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 142,007 miles

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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L7 OSG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L7 OSG, 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 L7 OSG registered?

L7 OSG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 13 January 1994.

Is L7 OSG safe to buy?

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