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YR02 PCO

2002 Mercedes-benz 190

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,616 mi
Last recorded98,616 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 190110,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 PCO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,616 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 98,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,616 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 178,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,259 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 97,221 miles

Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index both sides (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,882 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 78,833 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,541 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 74,518 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2012 68,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,927 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,919 miles

Body tail board has damage which requires attention

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,756 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 56,736 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 529,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,281 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 40,073 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 20,591 miles

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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YR02 PCO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 190 in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 190 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 110,036 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 YR02 PCO, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YR02 PCO is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 190, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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