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A513 THX

1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,848 mi
Last recorded150,848 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA513 THX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 150,848 miles

rear brake discs rusty.

some rear brake pipes corroded.

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inside shoulders.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 150,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inside shoulders.

rear brake discs rusty.

rear brake pipes heavily corroded.

brakes not tested properly due to burst brake pipe

Pass 4 Nov 2008 149,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in exhaust manifold.

offside and nearside rear brake pipes heavily corroded.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 149,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in exhaust manifold.

offside and nearside rear brake pipes heavily corroded.

rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 146,368 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs in poor condition.

rear tyres getting low in tread.

Fail 6 Jun 2007 146,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs in poor condition.

rear tyres getting low in tread.

Pass 31 May 2006 136,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A513 THX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 106,064 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 A513 THX, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A513 THX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 7 November 1983.

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