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F342 BEP

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,017 mi
Last recorded108,017 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF342 BEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2008 108,017 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 108,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 108,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2007 108,017 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 108,017 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 108,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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F342 BEP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F342 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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What year was F342 BEP registered?

F342 BEP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F342 BEP safe to buy?

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