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A19 OSW

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,118 mi
Last recorded147,118 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OSW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 147,118 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 147,108 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 145,286 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 145,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 142,057 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 142,050 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 OSW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OSW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A19 OSW?

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What year was A19 OSW registered?

A19 OSW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A19 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 OSW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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