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A12 ESG

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,898 mi
Last recorded214,898 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ESG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 214,898 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 214,485 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 206,730 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 197,598 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 197,598 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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 ESG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 122,427 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 ESG, 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 36 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 ESG registered?

A12 ESG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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