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A9 CMR

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,383 mi
Last recorded70,383 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 CMR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 70,383 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 68,419 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 68,414 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,470 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 64,642 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 64,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 62,777 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 60,173 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 60,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A9 CMR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 A9 CMR, 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 A9 CMR registered?

A9 CMR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is A9 CMR safe to buy?

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