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A17 WLK

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,373 mi
Last recorded107,373 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 107,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 106,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 105,001 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered in undersea (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered with undersea (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security covered with undersea (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,665 miles

Front both outer wings corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2019 104,665 miles

Front both outer wings corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,575 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 102,570 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,532 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 97,959 miles

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

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

various body corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2015 95,552 miles

both front wings corroded

o/s/f tyre low on tread

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2015 95,552 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wings corroded

o/s/f tyre low on tread

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,292 miles

Oil leak

exhaust blow

Fail 30 Jun 2014 93,252 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust blow

Pass 16 Jul 2013 91,330 miles

brake pad wear warning lamp illuminates when brake pedal is depressed

ignition lock stiff in operation

n/s/r wheel arch and lower bumper area corroded

oil leak engine

Fail 15 Jul 2013 91,330 miles

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

brake pad wear warning lamp illuminates when brake pedal is depressed

ignition lock stiff in operation

n/s/r wheel arch and lower bumper area corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 30 Jul 2012 88,569 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 88,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,820 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 83,047 miles

o/s rear disc showing signs of corrosion + slight bind

Pass 14 Jul 2009 81,657 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 81,630 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 81,307 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 80,540 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 80,196 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 80,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

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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A17 WLK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 125,034 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 A17 WLK, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 WLK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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