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2720 UN

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,195 mi
Last recorded118,195 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2720 UN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 118,195 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,927 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,641 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 116,641 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 115,651 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 115,651 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 115,098 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 115,098 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 113,872 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 113,861 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 112,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 111,664 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 111,663 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 110,353 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 110,353 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 108,102 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 108,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 105,868 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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2720 UN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 106,741 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 2720 UN, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2720 UN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1984.

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