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A2 YYC

1983 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

245,801 mi
Last recorded245,801 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190114,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YYC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 245,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

osf/nsf and osr tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 May 2009 245,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly perished

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Apr 2008 241,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 241,009 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 239,758 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracking to side walls

Pass 8 May 2006 237,491 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 237,485 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front and offside rear tyres cracking on side walls.

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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A2 YYC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 114,043 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A2 YYC, 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 43 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 A2 YYC registered?

A2 YYC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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