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F369 EKR

1989 Mercedes-benz 190

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,487 mi
Last recorded133,487 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 190129,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF369 EKR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 133,487 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 133,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 131,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise cant see brake pads clearly wheel trims fitted ok on brake tester

advise corrosion in floor pan various areas no holes time of test

advise o/s/f wing corroded no jagged edges time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2011 105,631 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 103,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 98,733 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 94,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 94,996 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 90,767 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 90,576 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 90,107 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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F369 EKR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 F369 EKR, 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 F369 EKR registered?

F369 EKR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 9 January 1989.

Is F369 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F369 EKR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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