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A20 DTV

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,602 mi
Last recorded68,602 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 DTV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2006 68,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 68,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
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A20 DTV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 112,627 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 A20 DTV, 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 40 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 A20 DTV registered?

A20 DTV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 28 April 1986.

Is A20 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 DTV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A20 DTV have outstanding finance?

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