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A14 DEG

1988 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,844 mi
Last recorded92,844 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190125,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 92,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 78,816 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,518 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 67,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion at rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 67,359 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside and near sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both offside and near sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and near sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside and near sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and near sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and near sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and near sides, cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 67,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside and near sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and near sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside and near sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside and near sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 67,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel in boot soft tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2022 67,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel in boot soft tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2017 65,866 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,900 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 62,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 62,877 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 59,370 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,726 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,876 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 56,973 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,480 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,341 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 54,610 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,807 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006
Fail 10 Jan 2006 53,285 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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A14 DEG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A14 DEG, 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.

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What year was A14 DEG registered?

A14 DEG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 23 November 1988.

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