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F358 PVX

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,700 mi
Last recorded181,700 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2007 181,700 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 181,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 177,287 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust bracket corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges, just meets criteria

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 PVX 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 PVX, 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 F358 PVX registered?

F358 PVX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 13 February 1989.

Is F358 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F358 PVX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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