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A13 BJC

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,210 mi
Last recorded172,210 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E117,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 172,210 miles

Right hand tell tale not working but audible still functions

Fail 20 Apr 2013 172,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Right hand tell tale not working but audible still functions

Pass 31 Oct 2011 169,461 miles

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in nearside steering idler bush

Fail 28 Oct 2011 169,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight play in nearside steering idler bush

Fail 16 Oct 2010 166,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

front exhaust mounting clamp missing but exhaust still supported

offside front tyre will need replacing soon

right hand tell tale not working but audible warning ok

slight play in offside front steering idler

Pass 16 Oct 2010 166,865 miles

front exhaust mounting clamp missing but exhaust still supported

offside front tyre will need replacing soon

right hand tell tale not working but audible warning ok

slight play in offside front steering idler

Fail 17 Oct 2009 163,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 163,975 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 161,132 miles

Offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge of tread

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 16 Oct 2007 158,156 miles

Front exhaust pipe mounting missing - but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to inspect main chassis brake pipe fully due to amount of underseal on pipe

Fail 16 Oct 2007 158,156 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front exhaust pipe mounting missing - but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Unable to inspect main chassis brake pipe fully due to amount of underseal on pipe

Pass 17 Oct 2006 152,293 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 152,293 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 29 Sep 2005 150,009 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz 190 E reliability report

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A13 BJC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 117,052 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 A13 BJC, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A13 BJC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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