MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,680 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under car with heavy underseal fitted
Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under car with heavy underseal fitted
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 SMJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 118,232 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 A3 SMJ, 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 34 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 A3 SMJ registered?
A3 SMJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 June 1992.
Is A3 SMJ safe to buy?
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