MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,874 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance crack in lens (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front wing liner damaged
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Outer sill panel corroded
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
battery tray corroded
both offside tyres perished
both offside wheel arches corroded
slight play in steering system
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside rear brake slight binding
Offside sidemirror deteriorated
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate crack
rear brake disc pitted
Oil leak
engine oil level low
An item not tested (Manual)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Oil leak
engine oil level low
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
battery insecure
Battery insecure
nsr tyre - cracked outer wall.
osf steering idler arm - slight play.
rear brake discs - rusty.
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure
nsr tyre - cracked outer wall.
osf steering idler arm - slight play.
rear brake discs - rusty.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine noisy
nearside front and rear tyres start to crack
rear seat insecure
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brakes squeel
engine timing chain noisy
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
noise from engine/gearbox
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?
Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A280 XGN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 A280 XGN, 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 A280 XGN registered?
A280 XGN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A280 XGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for A280 XGN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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