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A11 VPG

1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,925 mi
Last recorded59,925 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E114,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VPG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 59,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,014 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING IDLER

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,123 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,490 miles

Both number plates slightly degraded

cracks beginning to form on fuel cap seal

Fail 9 Mar 2010 54,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both number plates slightly degraded

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

cracks beginning to form on fuel cap seal

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,508 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,435 miles

Slight deterioration on both number plates

Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,032 miles

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

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

Some deterioration on both number plates

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,377 miles

Slight deterioration on both number plates

Fail 14 Mar 2006 44,377 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Slight deterioration on both number plates

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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A11 VPG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 114,810 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 A11 VPG, 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 33 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 A11 VPG registered?

A11 VPG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 10 August 1993.

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The MOT history for A11 VPG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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