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F319 MWL

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,302 mi
Last recorded171,302 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF319 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 171,302 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Park brake effort only just meets requirments

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear floor above sub frame corroded

all suspension bushes deteriorated

nearside front floor holed by corrosion

propshaft flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2012 171,302 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

nearside front floor holed by corrosion

propshaft flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2009 165,219 miles

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

all suspension bushes front and rear perished but causing no exsess movement

Pass 2 May 2007 162,927 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 162,927 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Propshaft rubber coupling's splitting.

Rear door's don't open from outside.

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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F319 MWL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F319 MWL, 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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F319 MWL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 22 June 1989.

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