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A19 OAA

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,901 mi
Last recorded86,901 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OAA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,901 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,796 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL BOOTS DETERIATED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,750 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,527 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 75,413 miles

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

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

steel brake pipe from front to rear corroded slightly

Fail 30 Nov 2011 75,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 73,164 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,576 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 70,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,739 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 13 Nov 2008 65,739 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

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

Oil leak

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

Slight play in steering idler

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 59,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 57,968 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 54,491 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 OAA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 129,315 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 A19 OAA, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A19 OAA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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