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A10 GHP

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,255 mi
Last recorded57,255 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 GHP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,255 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion (7.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 57,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion (7.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,255 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion to front floors

surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight noise to n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion to fuel pipes

surface corrosion to rear floor

Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,255 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

front shocker tops worn

n/s/f floor holed not in perscribed area

sills covered

Fail 8 Aug 2012 57,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

front shocker tops worn

n/s/f floor holed not in perscribed area

sills covered

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,255 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sills and underside of vehicle covered

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2011 57,255 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sills and underside of vehicle covered

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,255 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 20 Aug 2010 57,255 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2009 57,255 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r drum slightly out of shape

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,255 miles

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

surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 22 Aug 2008 57,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

surface corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 56,919 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 56,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A10 GHP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,212 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 A10 GHP, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 GHP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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