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F307 UPE

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,949 mi
Last recorded146,949 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF307 UPE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2015 146,949 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 140,421 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 132,425 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 132,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 128,853 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 113,188 miles

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2009 102,931 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 96,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 96,828 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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F307 UPE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F307 UPE, 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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What year was F307 UPE registered?

F307 UPE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is F307 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F307 UPE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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