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A14 SKK

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,854 mi
Last recorded79,854 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SKK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,854 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 79,852 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 79,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 78,348 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 75,843 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 74,782 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2006 72,345 miles

oil leak

rear diff leaking

steering box slight oil leak

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 SKK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 129,315 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 SKK, 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 37 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 SKK registered?

A14 SKK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 18 January 1989.

Is A14 SKK safe to buy?

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