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A290 UYY

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,474 mi
Last recorded99,474 miles
Recorded on24 May 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA290 UYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2007 99,474 miles

n/s/r wheel arch corrided

o/s/r jacking point corrided

Fail 24 May 2007 99,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel arch corrided

o/s/r jacking point corrided

Pass 5 May 2006 98,150 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 98,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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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A290 UYY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UYY, 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 UYY registered?

A290 UYY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 18 May 1984.

Is A290 UYY safe to buy?

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