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A904 PKL

1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,982 mi
Last recorded116,982 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA904 PKL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2017 116,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp condensated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 115,133 miles

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 115,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

oil leaks

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 112,504 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2013 108,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 105,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 104,604 miles

corrosion started to nearside and offside rear subframe prescribed areas

Pass 9 Jun 2010 104,302 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 103,815 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 103,262 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 102,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 101,936 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 3,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2006

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2005 99,390 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 99,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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A904 PKL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A904 PKL, 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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A904 PKL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 July 1984.

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