MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,429 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres deteriorated on side walls
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
centre exhaust bracket broken and rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall
front and rear coil springs corroded
front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated
general corrosion on under side of vehicle and front wheel arches
nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges
slight play in all 3 offside steering joints
slight weep of oil from power steering reservoir
unable to see brake pad wear clearly
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
centre exhaust bracket broken and rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall
front and rear coil springs corroded
front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated
general corrosion on under side of vehicle and front wheel arches
nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges
slight play in all 3 offside steering joints
slight weep of oil from power steering reservoir
unable to see brake pad wear clearly
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?
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A5 BDE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,212 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 A5 BDE, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A5 BDE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 3 March 1989.
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