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T904 OVF

1999 Mercedes-benz 190

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

128,181 mi
Last recorded128,181 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 19083,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT904 OVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 128,181 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 128,181 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Poss Not Fitted Correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White Light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 121,100 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 121,099 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 112,146 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 112,013 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 100,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 106,489 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,018 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 100,855 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 97,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 97,475 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 84,146 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,383 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 76,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,021 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 78,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 67,425 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,631 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 58,631 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 51,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2005 51,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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T904 OVF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 190 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 83,918 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 T904 OVF, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T904 OVF registered?

T904 OVF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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