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A5 MME

1986 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

7,625 mi
Last recorded7,625 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190125,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MME
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 7,625 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 7,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 160,158 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 160,156 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 160,561 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 156,176 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 151,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 151,859 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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A5 MME is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 125,034 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 MME, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 MME registered?

A5 MME is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 10 April 1986.

Is A5 MME safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 MME 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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