MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
260,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
All underside and outer body areas corroding
Oil leak
Slight play in steeering box
both front sills holed arround jacking points
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?
Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.
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A121 MEW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 114,043 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 A121 MEW, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A121 MEW registered?
A121 MEW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 13 September 1983.
Is A121 MEW safe to buy?
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