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E16 WAB

1990 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,385 mi
Last recorded161,385 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190133,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 WAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 161,385 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 161,358 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 160,977 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 160,949 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 160,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2014 160,275 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight brake bind nearside front brake

Fail 6 Jun 2013 159,573 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 159,573 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 156,851 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 153,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 147,019 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 142,271 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 140,765 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 140,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside & offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules slight corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 136,795 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 132,613 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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E16 WAB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 133,107 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 E16 WAB, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E16 WAB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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