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A12 BEH

1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,240 mi
Last recorded103,240 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E119,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BEH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 103,240 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 103,240 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 102,279 miles

some corrosion to o/s front floor drain hole

Pass 15 Aug 2006 101,227 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 101,227 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?

Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
2,855
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
25,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,113
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,846
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,803
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,185
position lamp(s) not working 3,386
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A12 BEH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 119,690 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 9,113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 BEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 E typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 BEH registered?

A12 BEH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is A12 BEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BEH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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