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A19 OMC

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Green Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,006 mi
Last recorded116,006 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OMC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 116,006 miles

Front suspension rubber bush's perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 113,260 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2011 113,259 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Both handbrake cables have outer casings damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2010 111,193 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 111,193 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 109,966 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 107,595 miles

both handbrake cables slightly damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2008 107,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both handbrake cables slightly damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2007 106,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 82,011 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A19 OMC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Green with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 118,712 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A19 OMC, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 OMC registered?

A19 OMC is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is A19 OMC safe to buy?

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