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A19 OVC

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

83,013 mi
Last recorded83,013 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E122,427 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 OVC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 E
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,013 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 83,013 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 Apr 2007 83,018 miles

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

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 May 2006 83,013 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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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A19 OVC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 A19 OVC, 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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What year was A19 OVC registered?

A19 OVC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 E, first registered on 16 May 1990.

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