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A17 PHM

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,764 mi
Last recorded121,764 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PHM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 121,764 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

underbody sealant applied

Pass 17 Jul 2020 113,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 113,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,732 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point has factory drain hole slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion jacking point has factory drain hole slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point has factory drain hole slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,416 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 88,303 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 88,288 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,657 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,514 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 86,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,161 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 85,161 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine misfire

engine overheated on mot test

rear exhaust pipe holed and corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 83,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,832 miles

N.S.R. tyre has age related cracks in sidewall.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,073 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 80,073 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 78,336 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 78,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 76,645 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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A17 PHM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A17 PHM, 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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A17 PHM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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