MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine runs lumpy at idle and emits small quantities of smoke
Engine will not switch off with the key
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Engine runs lumpy and emits smoke at idle.
Engine will not switch off with the key.
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Oil leak
Centre Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?
Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.
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F305 GWA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Cream with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F305 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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F305 GWA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 May 1989.
Is F305 GWA safe to buy?
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