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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?
Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.
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A290 SKM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White 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 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 106,741 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 A290 SKM, 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 42 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 A290 SKM registered?
A290 SKM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 3 July 1984.
Is A290 SKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for A290 SKM 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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