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A3 CWF

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Grey Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

16,128 mi
Last recorded16,128 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2009 16,128 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

adv slight play at n/s idler

Pass 17 Oct 2008 161,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 161,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adv corrosion evedent on under body adv rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 9 Sep 2007 161,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2006 161,283 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 161,282 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A3 CWF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Grey with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 118,712 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 A3 CWF, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 CWF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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