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A190 MDV

1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,438 mi
Last recorded143,438 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA190 MDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2010 143,438 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 140,784 miles

handbrake high o/s headlamp damaged slight wear in both bottom ball joints rear suspension bushes perrishing

Pass 7 Aug 2008 135,392 miles

o/s/f headlamp damaged both front tyres worn on edges & nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2007 131,135 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 131,135 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 126,787 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 MDV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 106,064 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 MDV, 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 43 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 MDV registered?

A190 MDV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A190 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A190 MDV 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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