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A19 GMG

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,603 mi
Last recorded129,603 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 GMG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 129,603 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

bonnet safty catch release lever broken

nearside front jacking point corroded

offside head lamp loose

Fail 23 Feb 2011 129,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

bonnet safty catch release lever broken

nearside front jacking point corroded

offside head lamp loose

Pass 3 Mar 2010 128,347 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 128,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 126,025 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 126,025 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust mounting broken

dampness around nearside front shock absorber

exhaust corroded

metal fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

play in nearside rear hub

sill covers fitted

tyre side walls perished

Pass 2 Oct 2006 124,764 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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A19 GMG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A19 GMG, 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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What year was A19 GMG registered?

A19 GMG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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