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A226 PBH

1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,090 mi
Last recorded73,090 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2007
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA226 PBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2007 73,090 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 71,250 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 71,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A226 PBH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 106,064 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 A226 PBH, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A226 PBH?

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What year was A226 PBH registered?

A226 PBH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 8 December 1983.

Is A226 PBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A226 PBH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A226 PBH have outstanding finance?

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