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A12 SCU

1988 Mercedes-benz 190

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,148 mi
Last recorded198,148 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190125,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SCU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 198,148 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 198,148 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 194,907 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 192,935 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 192,935 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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A12 SCU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 125,458 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 A12 SCU, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 SCU registered?

A12 SCU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 9 September 1988.

Is A12 SCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 SCU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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