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F358 KUD

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,078 mi
Last recorded138,078 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF358 KUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2008 138,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

1) wiper motor operation jerky req attention 2) hand brake release button insecure - operates satisfactory at time of test 3) general wear in steering mechanism

4) o/s and n/s front tyres worn bald on edges - ILLEGAL 5) rear tyres perished 6) tyres 185 65 15 6) wheel trims fitted 7) cannot see front brake pads condition

8) front anti-roll bar outer bushes worn 9) outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 133,947 miles

1) o/s headlight glass cracked 2) tyres 185 65 15 3) front tyres worn on edges 4) noise from n/s steering poss lower ball joint No excess wear detected during test proceedure

5) n/s park brake efficiency low

Pass 13 Jan 2006 130,760 miles

1) o/s headlight glass damaged not affecting beam pattern 2) tyres 185 65 15 3) n/s front tyre worn on edge 4) slight wear n/s front wheel bearing

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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F358 KUD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F358 KUD, 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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F358 KUD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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