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F348 OPH

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,636 mi
Last recorded76,636 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF348 OPH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 76,636 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 76,636 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 76,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 74,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 74,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,344 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 66,995 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 65,787 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,592 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,979 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 57,088 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 57,088 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 53,959 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 53,959 miles

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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F348 OPH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 F348 OPH, 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 F348 OPH registered?

F348 OPH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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