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AAL 683A

1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1977cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,061 mi
Last recorded96,061 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E106,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAL 683A
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,977cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,061 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2011 95,979 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2007 94,208 miles

all advice as test no 294420287444

Fail 29 Jun 2007 94,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

near side front jacking point in poor condition badly corroded.

near side rear sill in poor condition

o/s headlamp lens cracked badly.

o/s/f sill in poor condition badly corroded

off side front tyre side wall damaged near to limit.

rear tyres are cracking badly in treads

Pass 28 Jun 2006 88,167 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN TO THE LIMIT (outer edge)

Nearside rear brake hose ferral is corrded to the limit.

Slight play in steering idler bush assembly.

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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AAL 683A is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,977cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 106,064 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 AAL 683A, 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 43 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 AAL 683A registered?

AAL 683A is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is AAL 683A safe to buy?

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