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TXT 13

1957 Mercedes-benz 190

Grey Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,881 mi
Last recorded32,881 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1957 Mercedes-benz 19061,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTXT 13
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,881 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fuel cap seal slight perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 132,828 miles

battery insecure

various components in condition consistant with vehicles age

Fail 8 Jul 2008 132,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

various components in condition consistant with vehicles age

Pass 18 Jun 2007 132,828 miles

slight lift in nearside king pin †slight wear and lift in offside king pin †slight wear in various track ends

Pass 26 Jun 2006 132,790 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 132,775 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 132,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rust hole nearside front under wheelarch - not perscribed area

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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TXT 13 is a 1957 Mercedes-benz 190 in Grey with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1957 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 61,203 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 TXT 13, 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 69 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TXT 13 registered?

TXT 13 is a 1957 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 8 April 1957.

Is TXT 13 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TXT 13 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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