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A16 GLG

1990 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,526 mi
Last recorded117,526 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190133,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 GLG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 117,526 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 117,526 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,452 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 77,153 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 May 2015 77,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,096 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 57,511 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 53,896 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 53,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,378 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 52,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,549 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,080 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 46,395 miles

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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A16 GLG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 133,107 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 A16 GLG, 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 36 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 A16 GLG registered?

A16 GLG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 8 March 1990.

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