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A548 PKL

1984 Mercedes-benz 190

Cream Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,600 mi
Last recorded52,600 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190112,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA548 PKL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 52,600 miles

brake pad wear warning light on

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front suspension coil springs heavily corroded

rear brake pads low

Fail 8 May 2018 52,597 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

brake pad wear warning light on

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front suspension coil springs heavily corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2017 51,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Has some lift movement (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Has some lift movement (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2016 48,623 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Slight lift movement (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint slight lift movement (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 46,133 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

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

Fail 2 May 2014 43,123 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 43,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 42,122 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 42,122 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Apr 2012 41,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,658 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 39,874 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 39,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,089 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 34,547 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,311 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 29,348 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,867 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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A548 PKL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 in Cream with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 112,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A548 PKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A548 PKL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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