MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
underside corroded
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
underside corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?
Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C283 KWL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 125,034 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,604 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C283 KWL, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C283 KWL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C283 KWL safe to buy?
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