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A8 VMG

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,698 mi
Last recorded64,698 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,698 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,695 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,688 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,684 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,680 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,673 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,660 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 64,649 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,569 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,334 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,040 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,326 miles

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
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A8 VMG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 VMG, 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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What year was A8 VMG registered?

A8 VMG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is A8 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 VMG shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 VMG have outstanding finance?

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