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A280 XGN

1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,874 mi
Last recorded57,874 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA280 XGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 57,874 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,541 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 57,541 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 57,541 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 57,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,541 miles

rear brake disc pitted

Oil leak

engine oil level low

Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,541 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

engine oil level low

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 57,541 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 57,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,541 miles

Battery insecure

nsr tyre - cracked outer wall.

osf steering idler arm - slight play.

rear brake discs - rusty.

Fail 6 Jul 2011 57,541 miles

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.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,636 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 56,636 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,162 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,363 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine noisy

nearside front and rear tyres start to crack

rear seat insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2007 53,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brakes squeel

engine timing chain noisy

Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,999 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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