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A8 XMS

1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,104 mi
Last recorded175,104 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E118,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XMS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 175,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 166,183 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 166,181 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 152,294 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2009 152,291 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2008 133,546 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 133,546 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

N/s headlight glass chipped.

Objects removed from screen.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Screen chipped.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 118,080 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rad fan noisy.

Starter faulty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 114,468 miles

All rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Front top mounts starting to perish

Full sill covers fitted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear diff damp

Slight play in steering linkages

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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A8 XMS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 118,232 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 A8 XMS, 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 34 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 XMS registered?

A8 XMS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is A8 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XMS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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