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A7 WSA

1985 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,053 mi
Last recorded145,053 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 190110,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 WSA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 145,053 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 144,907 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 144,825 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 20 Jun 2022 144,601 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2021 144,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2020 144,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2019 143,877 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 143,875 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 143,384 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 143,383 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 143,078 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 142,599 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 142,008 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 144,530 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 140,891 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear end of offside outer sill weak.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 140,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 140,120 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 140,007 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 138,608 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 138,017 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 137,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 137,410 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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 reliability report

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A7 WSA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 110,286 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 A7 WSA, 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 41 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 A7 WSA registered?

A7 WSA is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 February 1985.

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