MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Right hand tell tale not working but audible still functions
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge of tread
Slight play in nearside steering idler
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 E?
Based on 195,257 MOT tests across 25,797 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was A13 BJC registered?
A13 BJC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 31 December 1987.
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