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M12 ADF

1997 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,559 mi
Last recorded174,559 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 190125,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 ADF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 174,559 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 158,692 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 156,107 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 140,866 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 140,865 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 125,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 125,429 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 114,083 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 114,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2005 97,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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M12 ADF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 125,429 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 M12 ADF, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M12 ADF registered?

M12 ADF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M12 ADF safe to buy?

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