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A169 PUA

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,570 mi
Last recorded39,570 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA169 PUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,570 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion at front and around rear suspension mountings

nearside front and both rear flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2008 39,441 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

heavy corrosion at front further than 30cm from prescribed areas.

nearside front brake hose ferrules slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2008 39,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

heavy corrosion at front further than 30cm from prescribed areas.

nearside front brake hose ferrules slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,236 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion on many areas.

nearside front flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Fail 31 May 2007 39,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion on many areas.

nearside front flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 38,968 miles

corrosion on front of nearside front sill further than 30cm from any prescribed areas.

offside front track rod end dust cover split.

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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A169 PUA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 106,741 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 A169 PUA, 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 42 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 A169 PUA registered?

A169 PUA is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 26 June 1984.

Is A169 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A169 PUA 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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