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C17 AOS

1988 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,375 mi
Last recorded145,375 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 190125,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 AOS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 145,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes to offside front regulator corroded

both front tyres perishing

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 145,358 miles

Both front steering arms have slight play in the joint (s)

Both front tyres perishing

Both rear and offside front spring mounting perscribed areas showing signs of corrosion

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 145,358 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front steering arms have slight play in the joint (s)

Both front tyres perishing

Both rear and offside front spring mounting perscribed areas showing signs of corrosion

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 145,352 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres perishing

underside of vehicle components showing corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 145,352 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all tyres perishing

underside of vehicle components showing corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2013 144,586 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside & offside rear tyres showing perishing on inner & outer walls

Pass 14 Mar 2012 144,294 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all underside components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 143,218 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 141,501 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 140,405 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?

Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
3,065
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,757
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,604
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,199
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,098
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,046
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,698
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C17 AOS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 125,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 190 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C17 AOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C17 AOS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 8 March 1988.

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