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A17 WJL

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,973 mi
Last recorded85,973 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 WJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 85,973 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 May 2014 85,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 85,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 85,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Steering arm cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 82,910 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 82,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 797,782 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 79,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2008 75,053 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 72,733 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 72,733 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 69,737 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WJL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 4 May 1990.

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