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A190 FVO

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA190 FVO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021
Fail 4 Feb 2021

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 252 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018
Fail 10 Mar 2018

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,769 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 99,769 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 98,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 96,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 94,844 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 94,844 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2011 93,218 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,804 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 89,074 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 87,366 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 85,575 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 85,557 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 83,963 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A190 FVO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 118,232 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 A190 FVO, 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 34 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 A190 FVO registered?

A190 FVO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is A190 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A190 FVO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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