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F307 YSX

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,060 mi
Last recorded113,060 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 113,060 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2026 113,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 112,773 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 111,373 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,810 miles

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2019 109,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 107,642 miles

underside components slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 106,997 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 106,997 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor holed (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,368 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 103,141 miles

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

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

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 YSX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 F307 YSX, 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 YSX registered?

F307 YSX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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The MOT history for F307 YSX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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