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V537 LER

1999 Mercedes-benz 190

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

119,124 mi
Last recorded119,124 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 19083,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV537 LER
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 119,124 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and near side edge wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides arches corrosion and off side rear floor and inner body behind bumper and off side front inner wheel arch

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and outer sill covers

Pass 9 Oct 2020 116,037 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both brake pipe slight corroded and front discs slight worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both arches and off side rear body at drain hole and rear floors corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and outer sill covers

Fail 8 Oct 2020 116,037 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both brake pipe slight corroded and front discs slight worn

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both arches and off side rear body at drain hole and rear floors corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and outer sill covers

Pass 24 Jun 2019 110,319 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under covers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner body corroded behind bumper

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear floors slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and outer sill covers

Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,387 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear floors slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers

Fail 14 Jun 2018 105,385 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides outer sills and inner sill and arches inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pipes slight corrosion

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear both floors corroded in non prescribed area

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,407 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides and fronts slight (2.4.C.1b)

Rear inner sills and floors corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and outer sill covers

Pass 14 Jun 2016 96,628 miles

Centre Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,210 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 89,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,959 miles

All four tyres slight cracking at sidewalls.

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 85,667 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 84,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 83,747 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 82,034 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 80,449 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 80,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,227 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V537 LER is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 190 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 V537 LER, 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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V537 LER is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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