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F301 GWA

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,222 mi
Last recorded139,222 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF301 GWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2009 139,222 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2009 139,222 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2008 139,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 139,222 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 139,222 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 139,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 139,222 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 139,222 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 139,230 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 139,222 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

battery insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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F301 GWA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 129,315 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 F301 GWA, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F301 GWA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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