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A680 SKL

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,845 mi
Last recorded142,845 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA680 SKL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 142,845 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s rear floor pans corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2009 142,837 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s rear floor pans corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 138,585 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear floor pans

o/s front o/s rear and n/s rear tyre have cuts in side walls

Fail 19 Jun 2008 138,578 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear floor pans

o/s front o/s rear and n/s rear tyre have cuts in side walls

Pass 21 Jun 2007 136,504 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 136,348 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

all front suspension bushes perished †all rear suspension bushes perished †o/s front indicator starting to show white light †front no plate cracked †corrosion forming around rear suspenion mounts

Pass 6 Jun 2006 134,074 miles

front number plate cracked, o/s/f h/lamp discoloured, n/s/f jacking point corroded

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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A680 SKL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 106,741 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 A680 SKL, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A680 SKL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 17 February 1984.

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