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A4 CKD

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,231 mi
Last recorded137,231 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E116,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 CKD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 137,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f headlight chipped

raised rpm to 1500 to pass emissions

slight movement in steering joints

surface corrosion to n/s/r jacking point

Pass 3 Jul 2008 136,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R FLEXIBLE HOSE FITTED IN A TWISTED POSITION

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

O/S/F WING RUSTED +N/S/F DOOR ACCIDENT DAMAGED

Fail 24 Jun 2008 136,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R FLEXIBLE HOSE FITTED IN A TWISTED POSITION

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

O/S/F WING RUSTED +N/S/F DOOR ACCIDENT DAMAGED

Pass 13 Jun 2007 136,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 136,452 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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.

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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A4 CKD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 116,430 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 A4 CKD, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 CKD registered?

A4 CKD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 6 September 1985.

Is A4 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 CKD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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