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A513 VEG

1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,366 mi
Last recorded79,366 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E116,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA513 VEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,366 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 79,366 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,170 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 77,169 miles

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

both front wheel bearing are slightly noisy.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,818 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 72,896 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 72,893 miles

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

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
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A513 VEG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A513 VEG, 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.

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How do I check the history of A513 VEG?

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What year was A513 VEG registered?

A513 VEG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 14 February 1985.

Is A513 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A513 VEG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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