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A261 FCD

1984 Mercedes-benz 190

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,114 mi
Last recorded79,114 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190112,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA261 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 79,114 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,755 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 77,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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A261 FCD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 112,294 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 A261 FCD, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A261 FCD registered?

A261 FCD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A261 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A261 FCD 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.

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