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V506 FSX

1999 Mercedes-benz 190

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,000 mi
Last recorded105,000 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 19083,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV506 FSX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 105,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 100,261 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 100,261 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 98,829 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 98,807 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 96,667 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 96,667 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 95,073 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 92,921 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 87,839 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 87,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V506 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 190 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V506 FSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V506 FSX registered?

V506 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V506 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V506 FSX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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