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A5 VMM

1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,859 mi
Last recorded135,859 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VMM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2008 135,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2008 135,859 miles

rear registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Fail 29 Jun 2007 131,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 131,508 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 124,586 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 124,586 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer tread.

small fracture in exhaust manifold.

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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A5 VMM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 118,712 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 VMM, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 VMM registered?

A5 VMM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is A5 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 VMM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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