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A234 VOX

1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,056 mi
Last recorded79,056 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA234 VOX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,056 miles

All wheel arches corroded

Corrosion starting around rear axle and spring mounts

Fail 19 Nov 2013 79,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All wheel arches corroded

Corrosion starting around rear axle and spring mounts

Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,823 miles

Corrosion starting around rear spring mounts

Oil leak

Vehicle body corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2012 77,823 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Alternator belt frayed

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion starting around rear spring mounts

Oil leak

Vehicle body corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,855 miles

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 1 Nov 2011 75,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre badly perished and cracked (highly recommend change)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,751 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,175 miles

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

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

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

nearside front drake hose ferrule slightly corroded advise attention

Pass 12 Nov 2007 69,344 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 67,341 miles

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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A234 VOX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A234 VOX, 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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What year was A234 VOX registered?

A234 VOX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A234 VOX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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