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F338 BEP

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

208,927 mi
Last recorded208,927 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF338 BEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 208,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 208,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Floorpan corroded

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

Offside Front Floorpan corroded

One rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Suspension and fuelpipes corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2017 208,923 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside centre trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Floorpan corroded

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

Offside Front Floorpan corroded

One rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Suspension and fuelpipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 208,921 miles

all 4 discs rusted & pitted.

fuel pipes & suspension pipes rusty.

n/s/front floor rusted through.

under side has been welded in several places.

under trays fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 208,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 discs rusted & pitted.

fuel pipes & suspension pipes rusty.

n/s/front floor rusted through.

under side has been welded in several places.

under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 208,910 miles

n/s/front floor to sill rusted through

n/s/front steering idler warn

Fail 4 Mar 2013 208,910 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/front floor to sill rusted through

n/s/front steering idler warn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 207,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside rear and front corroded and hold out side prescribed area.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 207,252 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside and nearside rear and front corroded and hold out side prescribed area.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,558 miles

all discs rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2010 20,558 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all discs rusty

radiator leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2007 203,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front floor corroded (not within prescribed area of any component)

Rear brake & suspension pipes rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2007 203,601 miles

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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside front floor corroded (not within prescribed area of any component)

Rear brake & suspension pipes rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2005 194,381 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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F338 BEP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F338 BEP, 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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F338 BEP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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