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F251 FYA

1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Brown Petrol 2599cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

210,199 mi
Last recorded210,199 miles
Recorded on11 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E123,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF251 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,599cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 May 2006 210,199 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

bonnet struts defective

coolant leaking

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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F251 FYA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Brown with a 2,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F251 FYA, 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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What year was F251 FYA registered?

F251 FYA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 28 March 1989.

Is F251 FYA safe to buy?

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