MOT Status
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195,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items
slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills to floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body, brake and chassis items
slight play in steering/suspension rubbers/joints
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Age related wear to all steering/braking and suspension components
All steering and suspension rubber components are perished and deteriorated.
Nearside Front Floor at jacking point is corroded out side of a prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in steering idlers
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front jacking point area corroded
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/jacking point area corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust front pipe has been fouling steering box arm
Nearside Front jacking point area corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/jacking point area corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust front pipe has been fouling steering box arm
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres perished
oil leak from diff
oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres perished
oil leak from diff
oil leak from engine
o/s/r underbody corroded
oil leaks
power steering pipes corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
tyres perishing
exhaust corroded
movement in both front wheel bearings
n/s steering idler worn
n/s/f spring corroded
o/s mirror damaged
o/s/r jack pad missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine oil leaks
movement in steering idler
n/s/f inner wing corroded by shockabsorber top mounting
o/s suspension low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil leaks
movement in steering idler
n/s/f inner wing corroded by shockabsorber top mounting
o/s suspension low
damage to o/s of vehicle
drive shafts rusty
exhaust system rusty
freeplay in nearside front steering idler arm bushes
fuel lines corroded
n/s front coil spring heavily corroded
offside front wing repeater half missing
oil leaks
parking brake seems to stay on slightly after application.
shonechips in windscreen
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
chip in windscreen
coolant leak evident on thermostat housing`
damage to o/s of vehicle
drive shafts rusty
exhaust system rusty
fuel lines corroded
n/s front coil spring heavily corroded
o/s rear brake binding slightly
oil leaks
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
accident damage to front bumper
heavy engine oil leak
rear brake pipes corroden
slight play in nearside front track rod end
both front road springs rusty
engine oil leaks
exhaust system rusty
gearbox oil leaks
offside rear tyre perishing
rear brake pipes corroded
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear down to 2mm legal limit 1.6
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C25 ROC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C25 ROC, 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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C25 ROC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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