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ASH 371W

1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,452 mi
Last recorded126,452 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E112,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASH 371W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 126,452 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 126,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 126,450 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 126,457 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 124,432 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 117,494 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 117,494 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 110,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 105,026 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 99,223 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 93,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,101 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 84,373 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 81,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 77,250 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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ASH 371W is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 112,627 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ASH 371W, 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 40 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 ASH 371W registered?

ASH 371W is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 12 June 1986.

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The MOT history for ASH 371W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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