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ANZ 7406

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

120,510 mi
Last recorded120,510 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 7406
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 120,510 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering pipe leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2021 120,509 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering pipe leaking

Pass 18 Feb 2020 149,473 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Fail 8 Feb 2020 149,454 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Feb 2019 145,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 138,245 miles

REAR TOP SPRING MOUNTS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

GAS LEAK (SMELL) FROM NSR OF VEHICLE

Fail 27 Feb 2018 138,243 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Electrical wiring inadequately supported AT REAR FUEL PUMP (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure AT REAR FUEL PUMP (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly NSF LOWER SWIVEL NOT CORRECTLY FITTED (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

REAR TOP SPRING MOUNTS CORRODED BOTH SIDES

GAS LEAK (SMELL) FROM NSR OF VEHICLE

Pass 5 Sep 2007 138,243 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 138,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 May 2006 137,106 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 137,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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ANZ 7406 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ANZ 7406, 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 ANZ 7406 registered?

ANZ 7406 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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