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F317 FKR

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,340 mi
Last recorded111,340 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 FKR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 111,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 31 Aug 2011 111,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Aug 2010 98,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,314 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,260 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 54,260 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2007 54,231 miles

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

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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F317 FKR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F317 FKR, 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 F317 FKR registered?

F317 FKR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 17 January 1989.

Is F317 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F317 FKR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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