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A12 FWB

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,103 mi
Last recorded109,103 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 FWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 109,103 miles

Corrosion to rear axel

Exhaust system corroded

N/S & O/S Front hub components corroded but not seriously weakend

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,752 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 108,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,005 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 108,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 107,003 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 105,874 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 104,741 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 104,741 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 103,416 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 103,416 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 101,711 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 100,023 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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A12 FWB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A12 FWB, 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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What year was A12 FWB registered?

A12 FWB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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