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A15 ABR

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,592 mi
Last recorded157,592 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 ABR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 157,592 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 157,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 156,992 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 155,538 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 155,538 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 153,518 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 151,868 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 151,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 149,595 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 149,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2006 149,127 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A15 ABR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 118,712 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 A15 ABR, 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 38 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 A15 ABR registered?

A15 ABR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is A15 ABR safe to buy?

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