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A15 AEL

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,406 mi
Last recorded171,406 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 AEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 171,406 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 171,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 164,652 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 164,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 155,790 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 146,692 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A15 AEL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A15 AEL, 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 A15 AEL registered?

A15 AEL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 10 April 1989.

Is A15 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 AEL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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