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A16 CLH

1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E117,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CLH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 97,986 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 97,986 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

n/s inner track rod end minor movement

Pass 28 Apr 2008 96,797 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 96,797 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

b/pad warning light

Pass 30 Apr 2007 95,028 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 92,635 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 92,635 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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A16 CLH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A16 CLH, 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 A16 CLH registered?

A16 CLH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is A16 CLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 CLH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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