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A9 NWN

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

232,638 mi
Last recorded232,638 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 NWN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 232,638 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 232,611 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 229,950 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 229,948 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged main fuel pipe rubbing on driveshaft coupling (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit door wiring (4.11 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2014 219,431 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 219,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 207,939 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 194,920 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 190,991 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 190,991 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 188,891 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 188,891 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 181,633 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 169,445 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 169,445 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 153,610 miles

rear suspention pipes rusty.

Fail 15 Dec 2006 153,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear suspention pipes rusty.

Pass 19 Dec 2005 139,549 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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A9 NWN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NWN, 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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A9 NWN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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