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A188 RBW

1984 Mercedes-benz 190

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,131 mi
Last recorded145,131 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190112,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA188 RBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 145,131 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 145,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 143,468 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 143,313 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2007 141,238 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 141,200 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 136,843 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 136,824 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2005 134,201 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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A188 RBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 112,294 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A188 RBW, 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 42 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 A188 RBW registered?

A188 RBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 June 1984.

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