MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190?
Based on 63,879 MOT tests across 10,757 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FLC 838Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 114,043 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 FLC 838Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FLC 838Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1983.
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